Meaning of the word ridiculed in English

What does ridiculed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ridiculed

US /ˈrɪd.ɪ.kjuːld/
UK /ˈrɪd.ɪ.kjuːld/

Verb

subject (someone or something) to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior

Example:
He was ridiculed for his old-fashioned ideas.
The politician's speech was widely ridiculed in the media.