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deride
[dΙͺΛraΙͺd]
π Definition
v. ridicule, mock, make fun of
πΌοΈ Picture This
A group laughing cruelly at someone's sincere attempt
π¬ Example Sentence
Critics derided the film as the worst sequel ever.
π΅ Music Connection
"Loser" by Beck
The self-deprecating narrator anticipates being derided and called a loser.
π Word Roots & Related
rid, rislaugh derisive adj. ridicule vt.