Derider: meaning, definitions and examples

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derider

 

[ dɪˈraɪdər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person

A person who ridicules or mocks others in a contemptuous way.

Synonyms

mocker, ridiculer, scoffer

Examples of usage

  • He was known as the office derider, always making fun of his colleagues.
  • The derider's sarcasm often made others feel uncomfortable.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

In literature, a character who is portrayed as mocking or ridiculing others.

Synonyms

parodist, satirist

Examples of usage

  • The novel's derider was a source of comic relief, but also served as a critique of society.
  • The derider in the play symbolized the author's disdain for social norms.

Translations

Translations of the word "derider" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escárnio

🇮🇳 उपहास करने वाला

🇩🇪 Spötter

🇮🇩 pengejek

🇺🇦 глузівник

🇵🇱 drwiący

🇯🇵 嘲笑者 (ちょうしょうしゃ)

🇫🇷 moqueur

🇪🇸 burlón

🇹🇷 alaycı

🇰🇷 조롱하는 사람

🇸🇦 ساخر

🇨🇿 posměváček

🇸🇰 posmievač

🇨🇳 嘲弄者 (cháonòng zhě)

🇸🇮 zasmehovalec

🇮🇸 háðsmaður

🇰🇿 мысқылдаушы

🇬🇪 დამცინავი

🇦🇿 istehza edən

🇲🇽 burlón

Word origin

The word 'derider' originated from the French verb 'dérider', meaning 'to ridicule' or 'to mock'. Over time, it has been used in English literature to describe characters or individuals who mock or ridicule others in a contemptuous manner. The concept of derision has been prevalent in various forms of art and social commentary, highlighting the role of satire and parody in critiquing societal norms and behaviors.

See also: deride, derision, derisive.