ridicule
ri-di-cule
noun
The act of making fun of someone or something in a mocking way.
"He faced public ridicule for his mistake."
verb
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or mocking way.
"They ridiculed his old-fashioned ideas."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: jest at, laugh at, rib, poke fun, make fun, roast, blackguard, guy, derision