To cause a person, group, or action to appear foolish or inferior; to subject someone or something to ridicule.
to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of
An object of sport or laughter; a laughing stock.
The quality of being ridiculous; ridiculousness.
derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour
A small woman's handbag; a reticule.