deride meaning

Definition of deride

1. treat or speak of with contempt
   • He derided his student's attempt to solve the biggest problem in mathematics

   Type of: mock

   Kinds: catcall

   Related forms: derisory, derisive, derision

How to pronounce deride

deride is pronounced /dɪˈraɪd/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with deride

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• outside
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• tied
• abide
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• reside
• confide
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