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DERIDING Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word deriding. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word deriding. (close relations)
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belittling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a belittling comment

• the act of belittling

adjective satellite

• tending to diminish or disparage

jeering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• showing your contempt by derision

adjective satellite

• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

laughing
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
adjective satellite

• showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

mocking
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

• playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

scoffing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• showing your contempt by derision

scornful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing extreme contempt

sneering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressive of contempt

taunting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

adjective satellite

• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

ridiculing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

• the act of deriding or treating with contempt

verb

• subject to laughter or ridicule

Best Hypernyms For DERIDING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for deriding, 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 BELITTLING

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