Deride (Verb)
Meaning
Treat or speak of with contempt; "He derided his student's attempt to solve the biggest problem in mathematics".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The critics derided the movie for its lack of originality and poor plot.
- His proposal was derided by the investment panel for being impractical and lacking market research.
- The celebrity was derided on social media for her insensitive comments on poverty.
- Scientists have long derided the idea of using pseudoscience in medicine.
- The teacher often derided her student's answers, damaging the child's confidence and self-esteem.