The difference between Jeer and Ridicule
When used as nouns, jeer means a mocking remark or reflection, whereas ridicule means derision.
When used as verbs, jeer means to utter sarcastic or mocking comments, whereas ridicule means to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity.
Ridicule is also adjective with the meaning: ridiculous.
check bellow for the other definitions of Jeer and Ridicule
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Jeer as a noun:
A mocking remark or reflection.
Examples:
"synonyms: scoff taunt flout jibe mockery"
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Jeer as a verb (intransitive, jeer '''[[at]]'''):
To utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language.
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Jeer as a verb (transitive, archaic):
To mock; treat with mockery; to taunt.
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Jeer as a noun (nautical):
A gear; a tackle.
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Jeer as a noun (nautical, in the plural):
An assemblage or combination of tackles, for hoisting or lowering the yards of a ship.
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Ridicule as a verb (transitive):
to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of
Examples:
"His older sibling constantly ridiculed him with sarcastic remarks."
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Ridicule as a noun:
derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour
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Ridicule as a noun:
An object of sport or laughter; a laughing stock.
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Ridicule as a noun:
The quality of being ridiculous; ridiculousness.
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Ridicule as an adjective (obsolete):
ridiculous
Examples:
"This action ... became so ridicule.'' — Aubrey."