ridicule
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In a theatrical culture where queer-coded characters were frequently played for ridicule, Bhaduri's work carried a different weight.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
But across the rest of social media, the film and its PR campaign have drawn ridicule with several internet users posting screenshots showing cinemas that have sold no seats for screenings of "Melania."
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
And while Congress, Europe and law may hold no terrors for our president, we all know ridicule hits him in his soft, white underbelly.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026
On the one hand, the plaintiff claims that he and his family have suffered ridicule and that his dignity, peace of mind, and enjoyment of life have been compromised.
From Slate • Jan. 15, 2026
He was not one who enjoyed public exposure or ridicule.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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Vocabulary lists containing ridicule
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English Words Derived from French, List 1
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Excerpt from "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"
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