ridicule
Example Sentences
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Nicklaus alleged that the company’s statements “tended to subject Mr. Nicklaus to hatred, distrust, ridicule, contempt and disgrace, and injure him in his profession,” according to his defamation complaint.
Inspired by “Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special,” she learned she could connect with her community and chosen family through performing outrageous drag numbers that revered and ridiculed the season.
From Los Angeles Times
It also, on the flip side, made ridicule feel like activism.
From Washington Post
Several commentators ridiculed or dismissed the charges against Trump, even though they have yet to be publicly outlined.
From Seattle Times
They were prosecuted under a law that criminalises "ridicule" of any of Bahrain's recognised religious texts, which include the Quran and the Bible.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
