deride
verbDivide deride into syllables:
de · ride
How to pronounce deride:
Definition of deride:
- deride (verb):
- treat or speak of with contempt.
- to laugh at or insult contemptuously
Synonyms for deride:
disdaincontemnscoffimitatejeermockknockteaserag onscoutShow 11 more
Antonyms for deride:
dignifymaximizeexaggerateencourageaccreditapplaudeulogizeennobleapproveupgradeShow 15 more
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