as in to ridicule
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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as in ridiculing
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 deride
Lawrence Andrea, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Wall-to-wall carpet has long been derided as suburban and dated.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Lee Smith, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
But not long after a fan Jerry-rigged a tool to get the sneakers down, social media was ablaze with accusations that the designer had given away a pair of fakes, as well as criticism deriding him as a one-trick pony.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Dec. 2025
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Taibleson defended her conservative credentials during her confirmation hearing, and both Democratic and Republican senators derided the opposition campaign.
—Lawrence Andrea, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Wall-to-wall carpet has long been derided as suburban and dated.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
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This came after her previous comments deriding many accusers in the wake of the #MeToo movement.
—Lee Smith, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
But not long after a fan Jerry-rigged a tool to get the sneakers down, social media was ablaze with accusations that the designer had given away a pair of fakes, as well as criticism deriding him as a one-trick pony.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deride
Adjective
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To get a sense of his whole deal, look no further than the half-mocking, half-earnest title of his latest album, Country!—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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Earlier that day, Minaj had posted derisive comments about Roc Nation, suggesting the company had unsuccessfully tried to sign her.—
Andrew Flanagan,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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Spokespeople turned away media requests for such information with a derisive laugh.—
Ron Kampeas,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Deride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deride. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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