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DERIDES Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word derides. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word derides. (close relations)
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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

belittles
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• express a negative opinion of

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

jeers
verb, nounv, n
noun

• showing your contempt by derision

verb

• laugh at with contempt and derision

mocks
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

scoffs
verbv
noun

• showing your contempt by derision

verb

• laugh at with contempt and derision

• treat with contemptuous disregard

scorns
verbv
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

sneers
verbv
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

taunts
verb, nounv, n
noun

• aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

verb

• harass with persistent criticism or carping

Best Hypernyms For DERIDES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for derides, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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bemock mock

Alternatives for RIDICULE

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