This is the 10936th most frequent Russian word.
высмеивал
"Mocked" or "ridiculed."
The verb 'высмеивал' indicates the act of mocking or ridiculing someone in a past habitual or repetitive aspect.
Мальчик высмеивал друга, не понимая, что это причиняет тому боль.
The boy mocked his friend, not realizing it caused him pain.
The usage here illustrates criticism or ridicule of someone's mistake or flaw.
Он высмеивал неправильное произношение новенького.
He mocked the new student's incorrect pronunciation.
This instance shows 'высмеивал' indicating repeated action with negative consequences.