Arabic Word · Intermediate
استهزأ
to mock, to deride, to belittle, to make fun of, to taunt, to ridicule
Pronunciation: /is.tah.za.ʔa/
Meaning
to mock, to deride, to belittle, to make fun of, to taunt, to ridicule
Example
وَلَقَدِ ٱسْتُهْزِئَ بِرُسُلٍ مِّن قَبْلِكَ فَحَاقَ بِٱلَّذِينَ سَخِرُوا مِنْهُم مَّا كَانُوا بِهِۦ يَسْتَهْزِءُونَ
˹Other˺ messengers had already been ridiculed before you ˹O Prophet˺, but those who mocked them were overtaken by what they used to ridicule.
Practice tips
- Practice استهزأ out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Arabic word is for intermediate-level learners.