ridicule

Example Sentences

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"I am not for one minute dismissing that hurt, but directing anger and ridicule to people with Tourette's does nothing to heal that pain and does not move us forward."

From BBC • Mar. 2, 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

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

“I wanted to laugh with them and sometimes their naivete is funny and endearing. But I never wanted to ridicule them. Of course, it’s a very scary thing to try and do.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

I couldn’t endure the mockery, or the disgrace, or the patriotic ridicule.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien