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deride Synonyms

Another word for deride

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• verb (Context 1)

To express contempt for or ridicule someone or something.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
ridicule
mock
Strong
scoff
scorn
disparage
belittle
denigrate
lampoon
pillory
taunt

Opposites of deride

The opposite of deride shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

praise
commend
laud
extol
applaud
respect
revere
admire
See all opposites of deride

• Nearby Words

deregulation
derelict
dereliction
deride
derision
derisively
derivable

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