What does deride mean?

v. to mock or laugh at someone or something in a disrespectful way

deride

🇺🇸 /dɪˈraɪd/ 🇬🇧 /dɪˈraɪd/

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verb

to mock or laugh at someone or something in a disrespectful way

The comedian derided the politician's speech, making the audience laugh.

to mock or laugh at someone or something in a disrespectful way

3rd Present derides

Past derided

Perfect derided

Progressive deriding