Mockery & Ridicule

to do something that makes a person appear foolish in front of others

He made a monkey of me by convincing me to wear a ridiculous costume to the party.

to make fun of a person or thing in order to make them look silly

During the party, we all poked fun at John for his funny dance moves.

to tease a person by copying what they do, trick them into believing something, etc., often in a way that is not friendly

Don't take the mickey out of him; he's just trying to learn.

a person or thing so silly or ridiculous that everyone makes fun of

After his failed attempt at stand-up comedy, he became the laughing stock of the comedy club.

to offer a humorous or witty comment, often with the aim of ridiculing disrespecting someone or something

She always knows how to make a crack that lightens the mood during tense meetings.