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ridicule

[rid-i-kyool] / ˈrɪd ɪˌkyul /




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To be sure, aggressive redesigns often attract ridicule.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

And in its high and mighty position, it became an object of ridicule.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

Satire only works when the object of ridicule is in a position of power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

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

The real agenda, if there is one, is to make schools a place where everyone can be who he or she is, without having to fear ridicule or attack.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe




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