show contempt

deride insult parody scoff scorn taunt tease

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

laugh at make fun of poke fun at thumb nose at

compliment flatter praise

be serious

exalt tell the truth

belittle deride jeer mock reject ridicule scorn sneer

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

dig at laugh at make light of poke fun at

approve compliment flatter praise

admire believe commend honor respect trust

be nice