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ridicule vs ridiculous

ridiculous vs ridicule

ridicule is a noun but ridiculous is not a noun.

ridicule is not an adjective while ridiculous is an adjective.

ridicule is a verb but ridiculous is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ridicule Yes No Yes No
ridiculous No Yes No No
ridicule (noun) ridiculous (noun)
the act of deriding or treating with contempt
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
ridicule (adjective) ridiculous (adjective)
so unreasonable as to invite derision
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
inspiring scornful pity
ridicule (verb) ridiculous (verb)
subject to laughter or ridicule
Difference between ridicule and ridiculous

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