What is another word for make game of?
Pronunciation: [mˌe͡ɪk ɡˈe͡ɪm ɒv] (IPA) 
"Make game of" is an idiomatic phrase meaning to mock or make fun of someone or something. There are several synonyms for this phrase, including ridicule, taunt, tease, jest, joke, and mock. Ridicule implies contemptuous and often bitter derision towards someone or something. Taunt suggests an intention to provoke or challenge someone. Tease implies playful teasing, often with a sense of affection or humor. Jest and joke both suggest a more lighthearted tone, with jest implying good-natured humor and joke often involving puns or wordplay. Finally, mock suggests a more deliberate and calculated effort to ridicule or humiliate someone. All of these synonyms convey the idea of making fun of someone or something, but with different nuances and tones.
