What is another word for held ridicule?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛld ɹˈɪdɪkjˌuːl] (IPA) 
Held ridicule is a phrase that implies someone being subjected to scorn, contempt, or mockery. There are various synonyms for this phrase that can be used interchangeably to convey a similar message, such as derided, jeered, taunted, scoffed, belittled, humiliated, and mocked. To deride someone means to express contempt or ridicule towards them, whereas jeering implies making fun of them in a loud and rude way. Similarly, taunting means provoking someone with insulting or mocking remarks. Scoffing means expressing disbelief or scornful derision, belittling means making someone feel small or unimportant, and humiliating means causing someone to feel embarrassed or ashamed. Finally, mocking means imitating someone in a ridicule manner.
