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making fun of

The phrase “making fun of” has 4 syllables: mak-ing fun of

It's pronounced as /ˈmeɪ.kɪŋ fʌn əv/

What is synonym and antonym for making fun of?

In the thesaurus, “making fun of” has 57 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for making fun of

Antonyms for making fun of

  • applauding
  • approving
  • commending
  • endorsing
  • indorsing
  • sanctioning

Example Sentences

  • It's not nice to be making fun of someone for their appearance.
  • They were just making fun of each other in a light-hearted way, nothing serious.
  • He felt hurt after realizing his friends were making fun of him behind his back.
  • Making fun of people can lead to hurt feelings and misunderstandings.
  • The comedian was making fun of everyday situations that everyone could relate to.

On this page you'll find 63 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to making fun of, such as: aping, applauding, approving, bad-mouthing, baiting, barracking, belittling.

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

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