Meaning & use
deride
To express contempt for someone or something through mocking or scornful words.
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Critics derided the film as a shallow imitation of better movies.
He was often derided by classmates for his old-fashioned clothes.
A note on using this word
Deride implies open, often public scorn, stronger than simply disagreeing or criticizing.
Words with a similar meaning
mockridicule
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