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deride

verb

/dɪˈraɪd/

Meaning

to mock or ridicule someone or something

The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.

mock, ridicule, scorn, sneer, jeer

praise, admire, respect

deride someone, deride the idea, openly deride

to regard with disgust and hatred

to rob or plunder a place, especially during war

to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly

to disembark or get off a ship, aircraft, or vehicle

to move quickly on foot; to operate or function

To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.