Usage Note
Ridiculiser means to make someone or something look ridiculous, often publicly. The reflexive se ridiculiser means to make a fool of oneself. It is stronger than se moquer de (to mock) and implies the victim's dignity is damaged. The adjective ridicule can also stand alone as a noun meaning 'absurdity.'
Examples
"Il a ridiculisé son adversaire en public."
Natural Translation
He ridiculed his opponent in public.

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