show contempt

STRONGEST

deride insult parody scoff scorn taunt tease

STRONG

buffoon burlesque caricature chaff flout hoot jape jeer kid needle rally rib sneer travesty

WEAK

laugh at make fun of poke fun at thumb nose at

STRONGEST

compliment flatter praise

STRONG

be serious

WEAK

exalt tell the truth

STRONGEST

belittle deride jeer mock reject ridicule scorn sneer

STRONG

boo contemn disbelieve discount discredit disdain flout gibe knock pan pooh-pooh rag rally revile ride tease

WEAK

dig at laugh at make light of poke fun at

STRONGEST

approve compliment flatter praise

STRONG

admire believe commend honor respect trust

WEAK

be nice