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
She was ridiculed in online forums and on at least one radio show, and dismissed by a Michigan State Police dispatcher who likely didn't even send out a patrol car.
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Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Gastineau says the video has led to him being ridiculed and scorned.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Pugliese resigned weeks after a public argument with Democratic leadership after a photo of a Democratic lawmaker that was taken by a Republican legislator was shared and ridiculed in a GOP group chat.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
The Journal ridiculed Bondi as being overly susceptible to the whims of social media.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
Despite Son King’s being openly ridiculed, the coaches did not intercede to help him, the papers say.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
Ali had often ridiculed Frazier for turning fights into slogs.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
His sophomore slump was ridiculed as his completion percentage dropped and his interception percentage rose.
—Aaron Heisen, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
One of the primary barriers to feeling completely safe with your partner is the fear of being judged, mocked and ridiculed for being honest or opening up.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Gastineau says the video has led to him being ridiculed and scorned.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Pugliese resigned weeks after a public argument with Democratic leadership after a photo of a Democratic lawmaker that was taken by a Republican legislator was shared and ridiculed in a GOP group chat.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
The Journal ridiculed Bondi as being overly susceptible to the whims of social media.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
Despite Son King’s being openly ridiculed, the coaches did not intercede to help him, the papers say.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
Ali had often ridiculed Frazier for turning fights into slogs.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
His sophomore slump was ridiculed as his completion percentage dropped and his interception percentage rose.
—Aaron Heisen, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
One of the primary barriers to feeling completely safe with your partner is the fear of being judged, mocked and ridiculed for being honest or opening up.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridiculed
mocked
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In an interview with CNN, D’Agostino described being forced to sit or kneel on concrete in front of an Israeli flag for hours at a time, being left in cold temperatures with little clothing, having his belongings seized, mocked and destroyed and having his wrists bound tightly.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Puerto Rican rapper and Saturday Night Live host Bad Bunny mocked right-wing backlash to his upcoming Spanish-only Super Bowl halftime show, and started the countdown clock for anyone who doesn’t know the language.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Ridiculed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridiculed. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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