as in mocked
to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter
the term "big bang theory" was originally coined to ridicule the belief that the universe was created by a giant explosion
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Recent Examples of ridiculed
Multiple hospital stays became fodder for school bullies, who also ridiculed his size.
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Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Each of these societies deplored and ridiculed the other.
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James Traub,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Professional opportunities were nearly nonexistent, and some were ridiculed for playing.
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Latif Love
june 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
It was ridiculed by people outside the club and maybe that has something to do with it.
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George Caulkin,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
When Pete Buttigieg floated a 15-member Supreme Court during his 2020 presidential campaign, for example, he was properly ridiculed by institutionalists.
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Washington Post Editorial Board,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
Kripke later shared a screenshot of two of Musk's posts and ridiculed the billionaire for his comedic instincts.
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
But Shilo spoke up for his brother, and he was ridiculed for that.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
And while that move was ridiculed across baseball at the time, another decision Turner made — far more consequential but no less revolutionary — put his franchise on a trajectory to become one of the most popular in the sport.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Each of these societies deplored and ridiculed the other.
—
James Traub,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Professional opportunities were nearly nonexistent, and some were ridiculed for playing.
—
Latif Love
june 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
It was ridiculed by people outside the club and maybe that has something to do with it.
—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
When Pete Buttigieg floated a 15-member Supreme Court during his 2020 presidential campaign, for example, he was properly ridiculed by institutionalists.
—
Washington Post Editorial Board,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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
And while that move was ridiculed across baseball at the time, another decision Turner made — far more consequential but no less revolutionary — put his franchise on a trajectory to become one of the most popular in the sport.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridiculed
mocked
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That single test would have stopped Tank Day before a designer ever mocked up a poster.
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On Wednesday, Smith mocked the team's trade for Walker Kessler, pairing him with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
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“Ridiculed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridiculed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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