DERIDE Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word deride. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DERIDE
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| belittle | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to seem less serious; play down • express a negative opinion of • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | ||||||||
| insult | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt • a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect verb • treat, mention, or speak to rudely | ||||||||
| jeer | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • showing your contempt by derision verb • laugh at with contempt and derision | ||||||||
| mock | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of mocking or ridiculing adjective satellite • constituting a copy or imitation of something verb • treat with contempt • imitate with mockery and derision | ||||||||
| ridicule | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate • the act of deriding or treating with contempt verb • subject to laughter or ridicule | ||||||||
| scoff | verbv | |||||||
noun • showing your contempt by derision verb • laugh at with contempt and derision • treat with contemptuous disregard | ||||||||
| scorn | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike • open disrespect for a person or thing verb • look down on with disdain • reject with contempt | ||||||||
| sneer | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls • a contemptuous or scornful remark verb • express through a scornful smile • smile contemptuously | ||||||||
| taunt | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing verb • harass with persistent criticism or carping | ||||||||
