ridiculer

One who mocks

A ridiculer is someone who ridicules—who mocks, derides, or makes fun of others or their ideas: The ridiculers in the comments section had a field day with his proposal.

The word is uncommon; most speakers prefer "mocker" or simply describe someone as "ridiculing" rather than naming them a ridiculer.

mockery

mocker

One who derides

sneerer · jeerer · taunter · insulter · belittler · disparager · denigrator · detractor · heckler · tormentor

satirist

satirist

One who mocks through wit

humorist · comedian · wit · ironist · jester · impersonator · mimic · cartoonist · commentator · parody

teaser

teaser

Something that piques interest

needler · prankster · joker · trickster · wag · kidder · ragging · teasing · raillery · banter

Categories
Opposites
interpersonal stance toward others

ridiculeradmirer

One who esteems another

praiser · flatterer · encourager · supporter · comforter

social role regarding vulnerability

ridiculerdefender

One who guards another

protector · champion · guardian · bodyguard · savior

Phrases
Family

ridiculous, ridicule, ridiculed, ridiculously, ridiculousness, ridiculing, ridicules

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G