Bahasa Melayu

ridicule

Bahasa Melayu

English

ridicule, mockery, contempt

Ridicule is words or actions that show contempt or make someone look foolish.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Sindiran itu hanya menambah ridikule terhadap murid tersebut.

    That remark only added ridicule to the student.

  2. Dia diam walaupun mendengar ridikule daripada rakan-rakannya.

    He kept quiet even though he heard ridicule from his friends.

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What does “ridicule” mean in Malay?

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ejekan, cemuhan

Use for words or actions that mock someone or show contempt.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.