ridiculing

UK
/ˈrɪdɪkjuːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈrɪdɪˌkjulɪŋ/

Translations

ridiculinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈrɪdɪkjuːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈrɪdɪˌkjulɪŋ/
Present-participle adjective describing speech or behaviour that mocks.
Her ridiculing comments about his outfit made him feel self-conscious.
Ses commentaires ridiculisants sur sa tenue le rendaient mal à l'aise.
Additional translations
moqueurSe dit d’une parole, d’un ton ou d’une attitude exprimant la moquerie.
ridiculingnoun
UK
/ˈrɪdɪkjuːlɪŋ/
US
/ˈrɪdɪˌkjulɪŋ/
Gerund noun meaning ‘the act of mocking’. Typically uncountable.
His constant ridiculing of her ideas alienated the whole team.
Sa ridiculisation constante de ses idées a fini par aliéner toute l'équipe.
Additional translations
moquerieDans un registre plus courant.
ridiculeverb

ridiculing

Gerund

ridiculed
Past Simple
ridiculed
Past Participle
ridiculing
Gerund
UK
/ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/
US
/ˈrɪdɪˌkjul/
The comedian ridiculed the politician's speech during his stand-up routine.
L'humoriste a ridiculisé le discours du politicien pendant son numéro.

Definitions

ridiculinggerund / present participle
Expressing contempt or mockery toward someone or something.
Her ridiculing comments about his outfit made him feel self-conscious.
ridiculingnoun
The act of subjecting someone or something to ridicule or mockery.
His constant ridiculing of her ideas alienated the whole team.
ridiculeverb
To subject someone or something to mockery and derision.
The comedian ridiculed the politician's speech during his stand-up routine.