Synonyms for Holding ridicule:
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v.
• sneer
- Fleer
, - affront
, - belittle
, - burlesque
, - caricature
, - crack
, - curl one's lip at
, - decry
, - deride
, - detract
, - disdain
, - disparage
, - dump
, - flout
, - gibe
, - gird
, - give bronx cheer
, - grin
, - hold in contempt
, - hold up to ridicule
, - insult
, - jeer
, - jest
, - lampoon
, - laugh at
, - leer
, - look down on
, - put down
, - quip at
, - rally
, - rank out
, - ridicule
, - satirize
, - scoff
, - scorn
, - slam
, - slight
, - smile
, - sneeze at
, - sniff at
, - snigger
, - swipe
, - taunt
, - travesty
, - turn up one's nose
, - twit
, - underrate
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• snigger
What are the hypernyms for Holding ridicule?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for holding ridicule?
The antonyms for the phrase "holding ridicule" would be "praising," "complimenting," "supporting," "encouraging," and "commendation." These are all words that signify positive attitudes and actions towards someone, as opposed to ridiculing or mocking them. When we hold someone in ridicule, we are tearing them down and belittling them, but when we praise and support them, we are building them up and showing them that we value and respect them. It's important to remember that everyone deserves respect and kindness, and keeping this in mind can help us choose our words and actions more carefully when interacting with others.
What are the antonyms for Holding ridicule?
Related words: the ridicule of holding, ridicule of hands, ridicule of fire, hold ridicule of, *of holding*
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