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deride

/dɪˈraɪd/

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verb

To speak about someone or something in a scornful or mocking way, showing contempt rather than respect.

They deride the new policy in meetings.
He derides her suggestions as foolish.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: deride is stronger than criticize and more negative than mock; it implies contempt, not just disapproval. Use deride for harsh, scornful speech rather than neutral or constructive feedback.

In other languages

Spanish: Burlarse de
Japanese: ばかにする
Korean: 비웃다
Vietnamese: Xao nhục
Chinese: 嘲笑

Etymology

Not included: focus is on practical contrast.

Common phrases

deride someone's effortspublicly deridederide an idea

Synonyms

mock ridicule sneer scorn disparage

Related words

mock criticize ridicule sneer contempt

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