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

  1. 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"

  2. Outlaugh as a verb (transitive):

    To laugh louder than, surpass in laughing.

  1. 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."

  1. Ridicule as a noun:

    derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour

  2. Ridicule as a noun:

    An object of sport or laughter; a laughing stock.

  3. Ridicule as a noun:

    The quality of being ridiculous; ridiculousness.

  1. Ridicule as an adjective (obsolete):

    ridiculous

    Examples:

    "This action ... became so ridicule.'' — Aubrey."

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