make fun of

The phrase “make fun of” has 3 syllables: make fun of.

It's pronounced as /meɪk fʌn ʌv/.


What is synonym and antonym for make fun of?

In the thesaurus, “make fun of” has 3 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for make fun of along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for make fun of

Antonyms for make fun of

Meanings of make fun of

  • verb
    1. To tease, ridicule or make jokes about, generally in a pejorative manner.

Example Sentences

  • The teacher intervened immediately when she noticed students starting to make fun of a classmate's stutter.
  • As a parent, it's important to teach children empathy and kindness, so they don't make fun of others.
  • He felt embarrassed when his coworkers began to make fun of his unusual taste in music.
  • It's disappointing to see people in positions of influence use their platform to make fun of others for entertainment.
  • The comedian crossed the line when he started to make fun of a sensitive topic, causing discomfort among the audience.

On this page you'll find 7 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to make fun of, such as: approve, commend, endorse, make sport of, mock, ridicule, sanction.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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make sport of


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