RIDICULE

Ridicule

Ridicule is a 1996 French film set in the 18th century at the decadent court of Versailles, where social status can rise and fall based on one's ability to mete out witty insults and avoid ridicule oneself. The story examines the social injustices of late 18th century France, in showing the corruption and callousness of the aristocrats.

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ridicule

Noun

  1. derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour
  2. An object of sport or laughter; a laughing stock.
  3. The quality of being ridiculous; ridiculousness.

Verb

  1. to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of
    His older sibling constantly ridiculed him with sarcastic remarks.

Adjective

  1. ridiculous
    This action became so ridicule. — Aubrey.


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