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- [dih-rahyd]
- /dɪˈraɪd/
- /dɪˈraɪd/
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- [dih-rahyd]
- /dɪˈraɪd/
Definitions of deride word
- verb deride If you deride someone or something, you say that they are stupid or have no value. 3
- verb deride to speak of or treat with contempt, mockery, or ridicule; scoff or jeer at 3
- verb transitive deride to laugh at in contempt or scorn; make fun of; ridicule 3
- verb with object deride to laugh at in scorn or contempt; scoff or jeer at; mock. 1
- noun deride Express contempt for; ridicule. 1
- transitive verb deride ridicule, mock sb 1
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Origin of deride
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin dērīdēre to mock, equivalent to dē- de- + rīdēre to laugh
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Parts of speech for Deride
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deride popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deride
verb deride
- disdain — to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn.
- taunt — to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mock.
- ridicule — speech or action intended to cause contemptuous laughter at a person or thing; derision.
- scoff — to speak derisively; mock; jeer (often followed by at): If you can't do any better, don't scoff. Their efforts toward a peaceful settlement are not to be scoffed at.
- scorn — open or unqualified contempt; disdain: His face and attitude showed the scorn he felt.
Antonyms for deride
verb deride
- admire — If you admire someone or something, you like and respect them very much.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- respect — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- revere — to regard with respect tinged with awe; venerate: The child revered her mother.
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