deride

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Verb deride has 1 sense

deride - treat or speak of with contempt; "He derided his student's attempt to solve the biggest problem in mathematics"
--₁ is one way to mock, bemock

Derived forms: noun derision₁, noun derision₂
Sample sentences:
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Definitions from the Web

Deride

Verb:

to deride someone means to express contempt or ridicule towards them, often through words or actions.

Example sentence: The group of kids would deride and mock anyone with differing opinions.

Noun:

a deride refers to an act or instance of deriding or mocking someone.

Example sentence: His deride of the classmate embarrassed and hurt her deeply.

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