One of the common causes for the occurrence of tightness in the stomach is pregnancy in women, and since during this period the level of hormone progesterone is increased, it causes slow digestion and tightness in the stomach.
Ridiculed is defined as teased or made fun of. An example of ridiculed is a child who has been teased about having red hair and freckles. Verb. simple past tense and past participle of ridicule.
verb (used without object) 1. to speak derisively; mock; jeer (often followed by at): If you can't do any better, don't scoff. Their efforts toward a peaceful settlement are not to be scoffed at. verb (used with object) 2. to mock at; deride. noun.