derided

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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:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody

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Term: derided

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: To express contempt or ridicule towards someone or something.

Usage: The movie was derided by critics for its poor storytelling and acting.

Sample Sentence: The comedian derided the audience member for their awkward dance moves.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Subject to or experiencing derision; mocked or ridiculed.

Usage: He felt derided and embarrassed after his failed attempt at singing on stage.

Sample Sentence: The derided student was laughed at by his classmates for his outdated fashion sense.