face ridicule

Frequency: 6.89.1 per million words

to have to deal with being laughed at

ridiculeVERB + RIDICULE

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Examples (10)

  • Public figures often face ridicule when they make mistakes.
  • He had to face a lot of ridicule after his embarrassing performance.
  • She was prepared to face ridicule for standing up for her beliefs.
  • The scientist faced initial ridicule for his revolutionary theory.
  • No one wants to face public ridicule, especially online.
  • If you propose such a radical idea, you will likely face ridicule.
  • The team bravely faced the ridicule of their opponents and won.
  • Politicians frequently face ridicule from the media and the public.
  • He couldn't face the ridicule of admitting he was wrong.
  • Despite the potential to face ridicule, she pursued her dream.