deride
Pronunciation
Verb
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Quick answer
To mock or ridicule someone or something.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
mock
ridicule
Antonyms
praise
admire
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Critics _____ the film as unoriginal."
Answer: deride
In your own words, what does "deride" mean?
To mock or ridicule someone or something.
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