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 deputies, in their testimony, said the songs ridiculed them.
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CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
The deputies, in their testimony, said the songs ridiculed them.
—ABC News, 18 Mar. 2026
Maguire gets overlooked — and often ridiculed — because of physical traits beyond his control.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Soviet satire and humor journals, for example, ridiculed Western imperialism.
—Neringa Klumbytė, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
Trump had ridiculed that deal as insufficient and ended it in his first term.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
Popular culture ridiculed large Latino families as backward and destined for poverty.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
For good measure, Grenell also accused the musician of intolerance and ridiculed him for being unpopular.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was ridiculed by the British media, criticized for defending his friendship with Epstein and accused of failing to convey empathy for Epstein's victims.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
The deputies, in their testimony, said the songs ridiculed them.
—ABC News, 18 Mar. 2026
Maguire gets overlooked — and often ridiculed — because of physical traits beyond his control.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Soviet satire and humor journals, for example, ridiculed Western imperialism.
—Neringa Klumbytė, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
Trump had ridiculed that deal as insufficient and ended it in his first term.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 28 Feb. 2026
Popular culture ridiculed large Latino families as backward and destined for poverty.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
For good measure, Grenell also accused the musician of intolerance and ridiculed him for being unpopular.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was ridiculed by the British media, criticized for defending his friendship with Epstein and accused of failing to convey empathy for Epstein's victims.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridiculed
mocked
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Two receivers projected in Miami’s range at 11 are Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson (who was mocked to Miami by ESPN’s Mel Kiper) and Southern Cal’s Makai Lemon.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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The film's star, however, got plenty of attention during the ceremony, and was mocked multiple times for his controversial comments about ballet and opera.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Ridiculed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridiculed. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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