Synonyms of make fun of

make fun of

phrase

as in ridicule

to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter

It's cruel to make fun of other people's imperfections.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ridicule
• mock
• make sport of
• laugh (at)
• poke fun at
• rag on
• shoot down
• scout
• taunt
• parody
• deride
• tease
• jeer
• gibe
• skewer
• cock snooks (at)
• scoff (at)
• imitate
• cock a snook (at)
• target
• sneer (at)
• torment
• harass
• scorn
• take off (on)
• kid
• belittle
• disparage
• rib
• put down
• decry
• bait
• needle
• rag
• mimic
• bad-mouth
• quiz
• ride
• rally
• razz
• bug
• jive
• caricature
• parrot
• tweak
• chaff
• travesty
• twit
• josh
• pester
• harry
• ape
• hassle
• satirize
• heckle
• pooh-pooh
• burlesque
• pillory
• lampoon
• catcall
• barrack

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approve
• sanction
• commend
• endorse
• applaud

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of make fun of

Cops should not make fun of, in no particular order, people with disabilities; candidates applying for jobs; co-workers; Asian people; Hispanic people; or people who may be overweight — as the officers in this case allegedly did. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

With Grier making fun of her appearance, Shields, 61, had no problem firing back with her own clapbacks. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026

The chief of staff was also under investigation for giving special treatment to the staffer, but he was later fired for posting a message on social media making fun of a woman who attempted suicide after accusing Matt Lauer of rape. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

The comedic yet heartfelt film tells the story of Colman’s Fisherwoman, who is made fun of in her village for being an unmarried woman. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026