as in ridiculed
to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter
most viewers seem to tune in just to laugh at the self-deluded souls who think that they can actually sing
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Kripke later shared a screenshot of two of Musk's posts and ridiculed the billionaire for his comedic instincts.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026 -
But Shilo spoke up for his brother, and he was ridiculed for that.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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The breaking point for the House Republican with Brandon Phillips came Friday when Collins’ campaign account mocked a Dooley operative whose wife attempted suicide after accusing former NBC host Matt Lauer of rape.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
22 May 2026
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The reflections and depth of artistry were mocked.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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“Laughed (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughed%20%28at%29. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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