Ridiculize
Ridiculize is a transitive verb meaning to subject something to ridicule or to make it seem ridiculous; to mock or deride. It denotes active, deliberate mockery, often with the aim of belittling a claim, idea, person, or behavior.
Etymology: formed from the noun ridicule plus the suffix -ize. It is a less common or somewhat
Usage notes: In many contexts, speakers use 'ridicule' as the standard verb: "to ridicule someone's proposal."
Examples: The editorial ridiculizes the plan by exaggerating its flaws. The comedian ridiculizes public figures through