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deride Antonyms

Opposite of deride

Pinning down the opposite of deride requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To express contempt for or ridicule someone or something.

Usage Example

"Critics chose to praise the new urban development proposal rather than offer constructive solutions."

Strongest
praise
commend
Strong
extol
laud
applaud
respect
admire
revere

Similar words to deride

Words similar to deride shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

mock
ridicule
scoff
scorn
belittle
disparage
denigrate
pillory
See all synonyms of deride

• Nearby Words

deregulation
derelict
dereliction
deride
derision
derisively
derivable

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Deride. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/deride
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