Ridicule \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}.