make fun of
Tease with derision
To make fun of someone is to mock or ridicule them, treating them as a source of amusement: The other kids made fun of his accent.
The phrase can describe gentle teasing among friends or cruel mockery meant to humiliate.
It typically implies the target is present or will learn of the ridicule.
- mockScornful imitation or fake
- derideMock with contempt
- teaseMock playfully
- ridiculeContemptuous mocking treatment
- laugh atExpress scornful amusement toward
take the mickey · lampoon · jeer · taunt · rip on · parody · roast · burlesque · scoff · caricature · sneer · throw shade · humiliate · belittle · put down · send up · sarcasm · talk trash
social support
make fun ofdefend
Protect from harm
stand up for · stick up for · back up · champion · protect