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
The move was ridiculed by lawyers outside Paul Weiss, and more than 140 alums of the firm signed a letter assailing it as well.
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Meg Kinnard, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
And for that, he was ridiculed.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Their studies, documentaries and papers are often debunked, ridiculed and dismissed by experts on vaccines and immunology.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Some Democrats ridiculed agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins for saying that Americans could make a meal that sticks to the guidelines for three dollars.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 20 Jan. 2026
Rather than picking a corner, the attacker went for a panenka down the middle which has been widely ridiculed for the way it was easily saved by former Chelsea shotstopper Edouard Mendy.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Trump does not enjoy being made to look weak or being ridiculed.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2026
Winfrey noted that was significant to her as a woman who was so frequently ridiculed about her weight.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Even the Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Dončić, who is on track to go down as one of the greatest offensive talents of all time, has been roundly ridiculed for his poor defensive form (again) of late.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Meg Kinnard, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
And for that, he was ridiculed.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Their studies, documentaries and papers are often debunked, ridiculed and dismissed by experts on vaccines and immunology.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Some Democrats ridiculed agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins for saying that Americans could make a meal that sticks to the guidelines for three dollars.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 20 Jan. 2026
Rather than picking a corner, the attacker went for a panenka down the middle which has been widely ridiculed for the way it was easily saved by former Chelsea shotstopper Edouard Mendy.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Trump does not enjoy being made to look weak or being ridiculed.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2026
Winfrey noted that was significant to her as a woman who was so frequently ridiculed about her weight.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Even the Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Dončić, who is on track to go down as one of the greatest offensive talents of all time, has been roundly ridiculed for his poor defensive form (again) of late.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridiculed
mocked
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How about the woman, believed to be a Chicago Public Schools teacher, who mocked Charlie Kirk’s assassination by using her hand like a gun and putting it to her neck?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some also mocked the add-on fees, including higher charges for larger items.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Ridiculed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridiculed. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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