How is the word смеяться над translated from Russian to English

Насмехаться над кем-то, считая его смешным.

To mock someone or treat them as ridiculous.

phrase
English translation
Laugh at

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  • Не смейся над ним, он очень старается. Don't laugh at him, he is trying his best.

  • Почему они всегда смеются над моим акцентом? Why do they always laugh at my accent?

  • Жестоко смеяться над чужими ошибками. It's cruel to laugh at someone's mistakes.

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How is “смеяться над” translated from Russian?
“смеяться над” translates into English as “Laugh at”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “смеяться над” mean?
Meaning of “смеяться над”: Насмехаться над кем-то, считая его смешным. In English — “Laugh at”.
What part of speech is “смеяться над”?
“смеяться над” is a phrase.
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