Ridiculed: meaning, definitions and examples

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ridiculed

 

[ หˆrษชdษชหŒkjuหld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mocking someone

Ridiculed means to make fun of someone or something in a dismissive or mocking way. It often implies that the person being ridiculed is subjected to laughter or scorn, often in a public way. This behavior can cause emotional harm to those who are targeted.

Synonyms

derided, mocked, scorned, taunted

Examples of usage

  • The comedian ridiculed the celebrity in his latest show.
  • She felt ridiculed by her peers for her unusual ideas.
  • He was ridiculed for his clumsiness during the presentation.
  • The politician was ridiculed in the media for his controversial statements.

Translations

Translations of the word "ridiculed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ridicularizado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเคนเคพเคธเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verspottet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dihina

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัะผั–ัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyล›miewany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ˜ฒ็ฌ‘ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ridiculisรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ridiculizado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alay edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๋กฑ๋‹นํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุณุชูŽู‡ุฒูŽุฃ ุจู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vysmรญvanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vysmievany

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซๅ˜ฒ็ฌ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ posmehovan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะทะฐา›า›ะฐ าฑัˆั‹ั€ะฐา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒฃแƒ›แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ— แƒ’แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ laฤŸ olunur

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ridiculizado

Etymology

The word 'ridiculed' originates from the Latin word 'ridere', which means 'to laugh'. This root evolved through the Old French term 'ridiculer', meaning 'to laugh at' or 'to make fun of'. The shift into English usage occurred in the late 15th century when it began to be used in literary contexts to describe the act of mocking or making jest of someone. Over time, 'ridiculed' has retained much of its original meaning, signifying the act of laughing at someone in a derisive or contemptuous manner. It has become a common term in various contexts, including literature, everyday conversation, and social discourse, especially in the discussions around bullying and social dynamics.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,519, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.