1rid·i·cule 
/ˈrɪdəˌkju:l/ noun
/ˈrɪdəˌkju:l/ noun [noncount] : the act of making fun of someone or something in a cruel or harsh way : harsh comments made by people who are laughing at someone or something
▪ She didn't show anyone her artwork for fear of ridicule. ▪ He was a subject/object of ridicule to his coworkers. [=he was ridiculed by his coworkers] ▪ They held him up to (public) ridicule. [=they made fun of him publicly]
▪ She didn't show anyone her artwork for fear of ridicule. ▪ He was a subject/object of ridicule to his coworkers. [=he was ridiculed by his coworkers] ▪ They held him up to (public) ridicule. [=they made fun of him publicly]
