as in ridiculed
to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter
my brothers derided our efforts, but were forced to eat their words when we won first place
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Recent Examples of derided
The move was derided by Jackson’s opponents, most notably Kentucky Senator Henry Clay.
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Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
There was initially fear that Italy, where senior officials had derided the move to send soldiers to Greenland, might be a holdout.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
In evaluating the building’s future, Dallas might consider the example of New York’s Penn Station, a monumental work of architecture derided as dilapidated in the 1960s, and torn down for a development including an arena.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Some were mocked or derided in social media posts and online commentary.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
The f-bombs and other curse words continued, as Elia defended the 5-14 Cubs and derided the way fans had treated them.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Not every hybrid experiment is a success, and brands such as Cole Haan are sometimes derided on social media for their oxford-meets-technical-sneaker styling.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
Geary’s status as the show’s leading man was derided by some critics who commented negatively on his looks.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
In fact, liberal journalists derided the genre and its audience.
—Time, 6 Dec. 2025
Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
There was initially fear that Italy, where senior officials had derided the move to send soldiers to Greenland, might be a holdout.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026
In evaluating the building’s future, Dallas might consider the example of New York’s Penn Station, a monumental work of architecture derided as dilapidated in the 1960s, and torn down for a development including an arena.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Some were mocked or derided in social media posts and online commentary.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
The f-bombs and other curse words continued, as Elia defended the 5-14 Cubs and derided the way fans had treated them.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Not every hybrid experiment is a success, and brands such as Cole Haan are sometimes derided on social media for their oxford-meets-technical-sneaker styling.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
Geary’s status as the show’s leading man was derided by some critics who commented negatively on his looks.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
In fact, liberal journalists derided the genre and its audience.
—Time, 6 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for derided
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The move was ridiculed by lawyers outside Paul Weiss, and more than 140 alums of the firm signed a letter assailing it as well.—
Meg Kinnard,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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And for that, he was ridiculed.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Mexican authorities and fellow journalists say López Serrano likely ordered the hit because the journalist had mocked the young narco mercilessly in Ríodoce, the weekly co-founded by Valdez.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … LOGGED OFF – Harris mocked for 'cringe' social media rebrand attempt after failed White House bid.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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