The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Ridicule \Rid"i*cule\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ridiculed;p. pr. &
   vb. n. Ridiculing.]
   To laugh at mockingly or disparagingly; to awaken ridicule
   toward or respecting.
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         I 've known the young, who ridiculed his rage.
                                                  --Goldsmith.
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   Syn: To deride; banter; rally; burlesque; mock; satirize;
        lampoon. See Deride.
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