deride — to laugh at or make fun of someone or something in a cruel way
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to laugh at or make fun of someone or something in a cruel way
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈraɪd/
Example Sentences
- My friends derided my attempt to become a professional gamer, but now I'm making six figures.
- The fashion critics derided her outfit, calling it 'a crime against style.'
- Students often deride the cafeteria food, but they still eat it every day.
deride
VERB[/dɪˈraɪd/]
to laugh at or make fun of someone or something in a cruel way
The crowd began to deride the inventor as his flying machine crashed into the pond.
Bully rides and derides - laughing cruelly while cycling!
They hide in shadows to deride his pride
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'deridere', composed of the prefix 'de-' (down, away) and 'ridere' (to laugh or smile). The word entered English in the 16th century with the meaning of laughing at or mocking someone.
Breakdown
de- (down, away) + rid (laugh) + -e (verb infinitive) = deride
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My friends derided my attempt to become a professional gamer, but now I'm making six figures.”
“The fashion critics derided her outfit, calling it 'a crime against style.'”
“Students often deride the cafeteria food, but they still eat it every day.”
“He was derided for his unusual hobby of collecting vintage doorknobs.”
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