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ridiculed

/ˈrɪdɪkjuːld/ /rɪˈdɪkjuːld/

Meanings
verb
To criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of

Examples :

"His older sibling constantly ridiculed him with sarcastic remarks."
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Related Words

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disapprove verb

/dɪsəˈpɹuːv/

To condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with of.

"She disapproves of rap music because of its sometimes aggressive lyrics."

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

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make noun

/meɪk/

Brand or kind; model.

"What make of car do you drive?"

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criticize verb

/ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/

To find fault (with something).

"My teacher criticized my essay because it lacked supporting details. "

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someone noun

/ˈsʌmwʌn/

A partially specified but unnamed person.

"Do you need a gift for that special someone?"

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sibling noun

/ˈsɪblɪŋ/

A person who shares a parent; one's brother or sister who one shares a parent with.

"None of my siblings are married yet."

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constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

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scornful adjective

/ˈskɔːnfəl/ /ˈskɔɹnfəl/

Showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous.

"The student gave a scornful laugh when the teacher announced a pop quiz. "

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older adjective

/ˈəʊldə/ /ˈoʊldɚ/

Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.

"an old abandoned building;  an old friend"

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remarks noun

/ɹɪˈmɑːks/ /ɹɪˈmɑɹks/

A mark that replaces another mark.

"The editor made several pencil remarks on the first draft of the story, replacing entire sentences with shorter, clearer ones. "

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sarcastic adjective

/sɑːˈkæstik/ /sɑɹˈkæstik/

Containing sarcasm.

"Her sarcastic tone made it clear she didn't believe a word he said. "