ridicule vs discourtesy

ridicule and discourtesy both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
ridicule	Yes	No	Yes	No
discourtesy	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, discourtesy is a hypernym of ridicule; that is, discourtesy is a word with a broader meaning than ridicule:

ridicule: the act of deriding or treating with contempt
discourtesy: a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others

Other hypernyms of ridicule include offence, offense, offensive activity.

As nouns, discourtesy is a hypernym of ridicule; that is, discourtesy is a word with a broader meaning than ridicule:

Other hypernyms of ridicule include disrespect.

ridicule (noun)	discourtesy (noun)
the act of deriding or treating with contempt	a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate	a manner that is rude and insulting
	an expression of lack of respect

ridicule (verb)	discourtesy (verb)
subject to laughter or ridicule