Associations to the word «Deride»

Wiktionary

DERIDE, verb. (transitive) To harshly mock; ridicule.

Dictionary definition

DERIDE, verb. Treat or speak of with contempt; "He derided his student's attempt to solve the biggest problem in mathematics".

Wise words

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