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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

Daring to invite that ridicule, Smith shone a bright light on the free-market road not taken—at least, not yet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

"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

To my certain knowledge, many people conceal experiences for fear of ridicule.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck




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