The difference between Outlaugh and Ridicule
When used as verbs, outlaugh means to ridicule or laugh someone out of a purpose, principle, etc, whereas ridicule means to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity.
Ridicule is also noun with the meaning: derision.
Ridicule is also adjective with the meaning: ridiculous.
check bellow for the other definitions of Outlaugh and Ridicule
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Outlaugh as a verb (transitive):
To ridicule or laugh someone out of a purpose, principle, etc.; laugh down; discourage or put out of countenance by laughing.
Examples:
"His apprehensions of being outlaughed will force him to continue in a restless obscurity.'' - Franklin"
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Outlaugh as a verb (transitive):
To laugh louder than, surpass in laughing.
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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."