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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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Though Tyson’s appearance is subject to ridicule and even self-consciousness on his part, his character far outshines his physical appearance.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 8 Dec. 2025
Tim Lister, CNN Money, 6 Dec. 2025
Bullies often ridiculed my height, an easy target.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 Nov. 2025
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Noun
But the plan, or at least its official launch, has been met with some ridicule.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Though Tyson’s appearance is subject to ridicule and even self-consciousness on his part, his character far outshines his physical appearance.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 8 Dec. 2025
Verb
Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously ridiculed claims that Moscow was behind drone sightings in Europe.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 6 Dec. 2025
Bullies often ridiculed my height, an easy target.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 Nov. 2025
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“Ridicule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ridicule. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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ridicule
1 of 2 noun
rid·i·cule
ˈrid-ə-ˌkyü(ə)l 
: the act of making fun of someone or something : derision
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