Ridiculed
/ˈrɪdɪˌkjuld/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of ridicule; to subject to mockery or derision.
The witness was ridiculed during cross-examination for inconsistent statements.
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Commentary
Used primarily as past tense of 'ridicule'; relevant in legal discussion on witness credibility or defamation.
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