deride 1
verbdomain: v speaking
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
treat or speak of with contempt
Examples
- 1.He derided his student's attempt to solve the biggest problem in mathematics
Hypernym
mock 1
verb
treat with contempt
EnglishDerivationally related form
derisive 1
adjective
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
derisory 1
adjective
so unreasonable as to invite derision
derision 2
noun
the act of deriding or treating with contempt
derision 1
noun
contemptuous laughter
Hyponym
catcall 1
verb
utter catcalls at
