ridiculize
/rɪˈdɪkjʊlʌɪz/(also ridiculise)
verb
[with object] To make ridiculous.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in George Chapman (?1560–1634), poet and playwright. From classical Latin rīdiculus capable of arousing laughter, funny, comic, amusing, absurd, silly + -ize. Compare French ridiculiser.
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