Funny doesn't mean ridiculing or insulting either.
Clark aspired to be a United States senator, but by ridiculing Daly, provoked a powerful opposition.
Even though plenty of people are criticizing and ridiculing the Snuggie, there is no question that plenty others are taking note and buying it.
Watch your responses-While you may be extremely frustrated with your child, don't resort to punishing or ridiculing her.
Emotional abuse can involve a withholding of love, terrorizing a child, isolating someone, ridiculing and belittling a child, and exposing a child to illicit behaviors.