verb
- to laugh at or make fun of someone or something in a scornful way
Usage: transitive
Examples
- The critics derided his latest novel as poorly written.
- She was derided by her classmates for her unusual fashion choices.
- Politicians often deride their opponents’ policies during debates.
- The coach derided the team’s lack of effort during practice.
- He derided the proposal as completely unrealistic.
- Students shouldn’t deride others for asking questions in class.