ridicule

Ridicule is a related term of tantalize.

In lang=en terms the difference between ridicule and tantalize

is that ridicule is to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of while tantalize is to bait (someone) by showing something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied.

As verbs the difference between ridicule and tantalize

is that ridicule is to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of while tantalize is to tease (someone) by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach.

As a noun ridicule

is derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour.

As an adjective ridicule

is (obsolete) ridiculous.

In obsolete terms the difference between ridicule and revile

is that ridicule is ridiculous while revile is reproach; reviling.

As an adjective ridicule

is ridiculous.

As verbs the difference between ridicule and disappoint

is that ridicule is to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of while disappoint is to displease by e.g. underperforming.

As a noun ridicule

is derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour.

As an adjective ridicule

is ridiculous.

Ridicule is a related term of pasquinade.

In lang=en terms the difference between ridicule and pasquinade

is that ridicule is to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of while pasquinade is to satirize (someone) by using a pasquinade.

As verbs the difference between ridicule and pasquinade

is that ridicule is to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of while pasquinade is to satirize (someone) by using a pasquinade.

As nouns the difference between ridicule and pasquinade

is that ridicule is derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour while pasquinade is a lampoon, originally as published in public; a satire or libel on someone.

As an adjective ridicule

is (obsolete) ridiculous.

As nouns the difference between reprisal and ridicule

is that reprisal is an act of retaliation 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

(obsolete) ridiculous.

As verbs the difference between ridicule and burlesque

is that ridicule is to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of while burlesque is to make a burlesque parody of.

As nouns the difference between ridicule and burlesque

is that ridicule is derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour while burlesque is a derisive art form that mocks by imitation; a parody.

As adjectives the difference between ridicule and burlesque

is that ridicule is ridiculous while burlesque is parodical; parodic.

In lang=en terms the difference between ridicule and plight

is that ridicule is to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of while plight is specifically, to pledge (one's troth etc) as part of a marriage ceremony.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between ridicule and plight

is that ridicule is (obsolete) ridiculous while plight is (obsolete) a network; a plait; a fold; rarely a garment.

As verbs the difference between ridicule and plight

is that ridicule is to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of while plight is to expose to risk; to pledge or plight can be (obsolete) to weave; to braid; to fold; to plait.

As nouns the difference between ridicule and plight

is that ridicule is derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour while plight is a dire or unfortunate situation or plight can be responsibility for ensuing consequences; risk; danger; peril or plight can be (obsolete) a network; a plait; a fold; rarely a garment.

As an adjective ridicule

is (obsolete) ridiculous.

In transitive terms the difference between ridicule and berate

is that ridicule is to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of while berate is to chide or scold vehemently.

As a noun ridicule

is derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour.

As an adjective ridicule

is ridiculous.