Synonyms for

Derided

Verb / dɪˈraɪdɪd / Another word for derided — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To mock or ridicule someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

deride mock ridicule taunt jeer scoff scorn insult disparage belittle disdain scathe sneer smirk gibe flout disrespect contempt reproach denigrate revile

Example sentences

  1. The bullies derided the new student's clothes.
  2. She felt embarrassed when her classmates derided her presentation.
  3. He derided his opponent's argument during the debate.
  4. The comedian derided the politician's policies in his routine.
  5. The movie review derided the film's poor acting and plot.

Quotes

  • I would rather be a little nobody, than to be an evil somebody. - Abraham Lincoln
  • The only way to deal with fear is to face it head on. - Yvonne Ridley
  • First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, and then you win. - Mahatma Gandhi

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