Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deride
verb
/dɪˈraɪd/
Definition
To express contempt for; to ridicule.
Examples
- The critics did not hesitate to deride the movie for its lack of originality.
- He felt hurt when his classmates derided his new hairstyle.
Meaning
To mock someone or something in a scornful manner.
Synonyms
- ridicule
- mock
- scorn
- taunt
- jeer
