Advanced and Proficiency Vocabulary for Exams(e.g.GRE, Banks, Civil Services, SAT / LSAT). For IELTS/TOEFL, and everyday spoken vocabulary, go to our Spoken Vocabulary Database.
If you ‘deride’ somebody or something, you insult them with a remark, or make a joke of them. It is considered quite cruel and causes great offence as it implies a total lack of respect or consideration. Such ridicule is unlikely to be received positively in either a professional or social context.
Exam DB | Spoken DB | Other | |
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Synonyms | ridicule, scorn, scoff, | ||
Antonyms | eulogize | compliment, revere, |
The politician was quick to deride his opponent when news of the scandal broke.
I accept that my suggestion wasn’t the best, but it didn’t deserve the derision it got. I thought that was cruel.
Chris is a bully. He often makes derisive remarks to other members of staff.