Rid″i‐cule, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Ridiculed (?);p. pr. & vb. n.Ridiculing.] To laugh at mockingly or disparagingly; to awaken ridicule toward or respecting.
I 've known the young, who ridiculed his rage. Goldsmith.
Syn. — To deride; banter; rally; burlesque; mock; satirize; lampoon. See Deride.