deride

[ dih-rahyd ]
/ dɪˈraɪd /
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verb (used with object), de·rid·ed, de·rid·ing.

to laugh at in scorn or contempt; scoff or jeer at; mock.

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Origin of deride

1520–30; < Latin dērīdēre to mock, equivalent to dē- de- + rīdēre to laugh

OTHER WORDS FROM deride

de·rid·er, nounde·rid·ing·ly, adverbo·ver·de·ride, verb (used with object), o·ver·de·rid·ed, o·ver·de·rid·ing.un·de·rid·ed, adjective

Words nearby deride

derepress, derepression, derequisition, derestrict, dergue, deride, deringer, derisible, derision, derisive, derisory
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Words related to deride

disdain, taunt, ridicule, scoff, scorn, disparage, mock, kid, knock, gibe, roast, rag, razz, pooh-pooh, banter, contemn, twit, slam, quiz, detract

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British Dictionary definitions for deride

deride
/ (dɪˈraɪd) /

verb

(tr) to speak of or treat with contempt, mockery, or ridicule; scoff or jeer at

Derived forms of deride

derider, nounderidingly, adverb

Word Origin for deride

C16: from Latin dērīdēre to laugh to scorn, from de- + rīdēre to laugh, smile
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