Both Uses of
ridicule
in
Common Sense, by Thomas Paine
- One of the strongest NATURAL proofs of the folly of hereditary right in kings, is, that nature disapproves it, otherwise she would not so frequently turn it into ridicule by giving mankind an ASS FOR A LION.†
Chpt 2.
- The Writer of this, is one of those few, who never dishonours religion either by ridiculing, or cavilling at any denomination whatsoever.†
Chpt Appe *ridiculing = mocking (making fun of)
Definition:
mock (make fun of); or the language or behavior that does so