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
Professional opportunities were nearly nonexistent, and some were ridiculed for playing.
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Latif Love
june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
It was ridiculed by people outside the club and maybe that has something to do with it.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 11 June 2026
When Pete Buttigieg floated a 15-member Supreme Court during his 2020 presidential campaign, for example, he was properly ridiculed by institutionalists.
—Washington Post Editorial Board, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Kripke later shared a screenshot of two of Musk's posts and ridiculed the billionaire for his comedic instincts.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
But Shilo spoke up for his brother, and he was ridiculed for that.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
And while that move was ridiculed across baseball at the time, another decision Turner made — far more consequential but no less revolutionary — put his franchise on a trajectory to become one of the most popular in the sport.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 May 2026
On Thursday, though, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf – who is leading negotiations for Tehran and has emerged as the key voice of the Iranian government – ridiculed the notion of blockading Iran, pointing to the country’s extensive land and maritime borders.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
DeSantis has ridiculed Jeffries’ threat, including on Thursday.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Latif Love
june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
It was ridiculed by people outside the club and maybe that has something to do with it.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 11 June 2026
When Pete Buttigieg floated a 15-member Supreme Court during his 2020 presidential campaign, for example, he was properly ridiculed by institutionalists.
—Washington Post Editorial Board, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Kripke later shared a screenshot of two of Musk's posts and ridiculed the billionaire for his comedic instincts.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
But Shilo spoke up for his brother, and he was ridiculed for that.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
And while that move was ridiculed across baseball at the time, another decision Turner made — far more consequential but no less revolutionary — put his franchise on a trajectory to become one of the most popular in the sport.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 May 2026
On Thursday, though, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf – who is leading negotiations for Tehran and has emerged as the key voice of the Iranian government – ridiculed the notion of blockading Iran, pointing to the country’s extensive land and maritime borders.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
DeSantis has ridiculed Jeffries’ threat, including on Thursday.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridiculed
mocked
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One attack ad mocked Ossoff for playful college-era behavior.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Just days before the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, a professional UFC fighter standing inside a cage erected on the South Lawn of the White House mocked former First Lady Michelle Obama by referring to her as a man.—
Sophia A. Nelson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Ridiculed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridiculed. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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