Examples of ridicule in a Sentence
Noun
She didn't show anyone her artwork for fear of ridicule.
the early efforts by the suffragists to obtain voting rights for women were met with ridicule
Verb
The other kids ridiculed him for the way he dressed.
They ridiculed all of her suggestions.
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Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
In the midst of success, the famous parents have faced ridicule and been at the center of tabloid fodder.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 9 Sep. 2025
Aaron Heisen, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
Wednesday ridicules Pugsley for making a zombie.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
In 2023, Williams remained confident about his nail art despite ridicule from online trolls.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
In the midst of success, the famous parents have faced ridicule and been at the center of tabloid fodder.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
His sophomore slump was ridiculed as his completion percentage dropped and his interception percentage rose.
—Aaron Heisen, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
Wednesday ridicules Pugsley for making a zombie.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Ridicule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ridicule. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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ridicule
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rid·i·cule
ˈrid-ə-ˌkyü(ə)l 
: the act of making fun of someone or something : derision
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