derider

de·ride

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-rahyd]
- /dɪˈraɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-rahyd]
- /dɪˈraɪd/

Definitions of derider word

verb with object derider to laugh at in scorn or contempt; scoff or jeer at; mock. 1
noun derider A person who derides or mocks. 1

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Origin of derider

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 Derider

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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derider 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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for derider

noun derider

mocker — to attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision.
ridicule — speech or action intended to cause contemptuous laughter at a person or thing; derision.

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