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Learn “Deride”

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Deride

verb/duh-RYDE/

Meaning

To make fun of someone or something in a cruel, mocking way.

In context

It is unkind to deride a classmate for making a simple mistake.

Remember it

Deride sounds like 'de-ride' — you ride someone down with cruel jokes.

Use it well

Use deride for scornful mocking; harsher than gentle teasing.