derided

[dɪˈraɪdɪd]

derided Definition

• 1. express contempt for; ridicule
• 2. laugh at in scorn or contempt

Using derided: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "derided" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The new policy was derided by the opposition party.

• Example

  He was derided for his poor performance in the game.

• Example

  The comedian derided the audience for not laughing at his jokes.

derided Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for derided

• mock
• ridicule
• taunt
• scorn
• scoff at

Antonyms for derided

• praise
• compliment

Phrases with derided

• be derided as

  to be criticized or mocked for being something

  Example

  The movie was derided as a cheap imitation of the original.

• deride someone behind their back

  to mock or ridicule someone when they are not present

  Example

  I heard him deriding me behind my back.

• deride someone to their face

  to mock or ridicule someone in their presence

  Example

  She derided him to his face for his lack of intelligence.

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Summary: derided in Brief

To 'deride' [dɪˈraɪdɪd] is to express contempt or ridicule towards someone or something. It is often used to describe mocking or laughing at someone in scorn or contempt, as in 'The new policy was derided by the opposition party.' 'Deride' can also be used in phrases like 'be derided as,' meaning to be criticized or mocked for being something.