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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That structure was almost immediately derided on social media, with detractors likening it to a shed.
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The government’s bold tactics have been derided by political opponents but praised by supporters as effective.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
Layoffs have ignited protests against Musk and DOGE, while critics have also derided the CEO's support of far-right groups.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
As recently as, oh, last season, the Rangers were derided as a bunch of power-play merchants who relied on Shesterkin to save the day.
—Arthur Staple, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The government’s bold tactics have been derided by political opponents but praised by supporters as effective.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
Layoffs have ignited protests against Musk and DOGE, while critics have also derided the CEO's support of far-right groups.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
As recently as, oh, last season, the Rangers were derided as a bunch of power-play merchants who relied on Shesterkin to save the day.
—Arthur Staple, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Deride.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deride. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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