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deride

[dΙͺˈraΙͺd]

πŸ“– Definition

v. ridicule, mock, make fun of

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A group laughing cruelly at someone's sincere attempt

πŸ’¬ Example Sentence

Critics derided the film as the worst sequel ever.

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"Loser" by Beck

The self-deprecating narrator anticipates being derided and called a loser.

πŸ“ Word Roots & Related

rid, rislaugh derisive adj. ridicule vt.

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