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
Biden also made an unfortunate gaffe in Ireland that allowed for more ridicule from his critics in the United Kingdom.
From Washington Post
Syla was also attacked in December 2020 by a man living outside Kosovo following his comments ridiculing some groups of Kosovo's diaspora.
From Reuters
The opposition Five Star Movement ridiculed the idea, pointing out that the government itself had added the English term "Made in Italy" to the title of the industry minister when it took office last year.
From Reuters
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
