persiflage

As nouns the difference between persiflage and ridicule

is that persiflage is good-natured banter; raillery while ridicule is derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour.

As a verb ridicule is

to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of.

As an adjective ridicule is

ridiculous.

As a noun persiflage

is .

As a verb deride is

.

As nouns the difference between persiflage and taunt

is that persiflage is while taunt is a scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.

As a verb taunt is

to make fun of (someone); to (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.

As an adjective taunt is

(nautical) very high or tall.

As nouns the difference between persiflage and mock

is that persiflage is while mock is an imitation, usually of lesser quality.

As a verb mock is

to mimic, to simulate.

As an adjective mock is

imitation, not genuine; fake.

As a noun persiflage

is .

As an adjective persiflageous is

discussed in a frivolous, light-hearted way see persiflage.