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ridicule
noun as in contemptuous laughter at someone or something
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verb as in make contemptuous fun of something or someone
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After O’Brien ridiculed him for his poor wardrobe, Sandler fled in mock anger.
The teenager's unusual appearance made him the subject of gossip and ridicule in his neighbourhood in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh.
But they also want to help Latino Republicans win local elections and create a bench to ensure that politicians like them remain a presence in Sacramento for years to come, instead of a ridiculed anomaly.
The bounty drew swift ridicule after it was announced late on Tuesday.
"He demanded accountability and transparency. His confrontational approach was met with disapproval and ridicule," she said.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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