What is another word for make a laughing stock?
Pronunciation: [mˌe͡ɪk ɐ lˈafɪŋ stˈɒk] (IPA) 
"Make a laughing stock" refers to an action or behavior that makes someone or something the subject of ridicule and embarrassment. Some synonyms for this phrase include "mock," "ridicule," "deride," "taunt," "jeer," "tease," "ridicule," and "belittle." Individuals using these words convey the notion that the individual or group in question is being made the subject of public shame and derision. These words are often used in contexts such as a person's behavior or fashion sense being mocked by their peers or when a celebrity becomes the subject of public ridicule due to their actions. The use of these words reflects the human tendency to criticize and ridicule those who stand out in a negative way.
