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.
Learner's definition of CRITICISM. 1. [noncount] : the act of expressing disapproval and of noting the problems or faults of a person or thing : the act of criticizing someone or something. There was much public criticism directed/leveled at the senator. The new law attracted/drew widespread criticism. [=many people criticized the new law]