First Known Use: circa 1526
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deride
verb de·ride \di-ˈrīd, dē-\
: to talk or write about (someone or something) in a very critical or insulting way : to say that (someone or something) is ridiculous or has no value
de·rid·edde·rid·ing
Full Definition of DERIDE
transitive verb
1
: to laugh at contemptuously
2
: to subject to usually bitter or contemptuous ridicule
— de·rid·er noun
— de·rid·ing·ly \-ˈrī-diŋ-lē\ adverb
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Origin of DERIDE
Latin deridēre, from de- + ridēre to laugh
Related to DERIDE
- Synonyms
- ridicule, gibe (or jibe), jeer, laugh (at), mock, scout, shoot down, skewer
Synonym Discussion of DERIDE
ridicule, deride, mock, taunt mean to make an object of laughter of. ridicule implies a deliberate often malicious belittling <consistently ridiculed everything she said>. deride suggests contemptuous and often bitter ridicule <derided their efforts to start their own business>. mock implies scorn often ironically expressed as by mimicry or sham deference <youngsters began to mock the helpless wino>. taunt suggests jeeringly provoking insult or challenge <hometown fans taunted the visiting team>.
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DERIDE Defined for Kids
deride
verb de·ride \di-ˈrīd\
de·rid·edde·rid·ing
Definition of DERIDE for Kids
: to laugh at in scorn : make fun of : ridicule <People once derided the idea that man could fly.>
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