Ridicule Sharply can be defined as to criticize someone or something in a mocking or sarcastic manner. SKEWER, the 6 letter crossword solution for this term, is a verb meaning to pierce with or as if with a SKEWER, which is a long, thin metal or wooden rod used for holding food together while cooking. Therefore, SKEWER can be used to describe the act of sharply criticizing someone or something in a mocking or sarcastic manner.