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Deride Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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deride

de-ride

🇺🇸 /dɪˈɹaɪd/ · 🇬🇧 /dɪɹˈaɪd/

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

criticize

To deride can also mean to criticize or condemn something or someone severely. It involves expressing disapproval or contempt for someone or something.

Synonyms

belittle, condemn, criticize, disparage.

Examples of usage

  • The opposition party derided the government's policy as ineffective.
  • She derided his decision to quit his job and travel the world.
  • Don't deride her choices; everyone has their reasons.

Translations

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Quick facts about “deride”

Deride is a 2-syllable verb (de-ride). It is pronounced /dɪˈɹaɪd/ in American English and /dɪɹˈaɪd/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning, 4 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #28,090 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'deride'

The word 'deride' comes from the Latin word 'deridere,' which means 'to ridicule.' The term has been used in English since the late 16th century. Over the years, 'deride' has maintained its negative connotation, describing the act of mocking or ridiculing someone or something. It has been widely used in literature, speeches, and everyday conversations to convey disdain or criticism towards a person or an idea.

See also: derider, derision, derisive.

Rhymes

Deride rhymes with eide, fide, flied, ide, misapplied, misguide, one-eyed and retried.

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Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,090, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.