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What is a word meaning publicly ridiculed?

Here are some words that mean publicly ridiculed, with varying levels of intensity and formality:

Formal:

* Derided: To speak of or treat with contempt; ridicule.

* Mocked: To make fun of; ridicule.

* Scoffed at: To treat with scornful laughter or derision.

* Condemned: To express strong disapproval of; censure.

* Vilified: To speak or write about someone in a way that is intended to damage their reputation; defame.

Informal:

* Riled: To provoke anger or resentment in (someone).

* Lambasted: To criticize harshly.

* Roasted: To make fun of someone, often in a humorous way. (This is often used in a more playful context)

* Taken down a peg: To make someone less arrogant or conceited.

* Called out: To publicly criticize someone for their behavior or beliefs.

The best word to use will depend on the specific context and the tone you want to convey.

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