Meaning: Deride is a verb which means to ridicule or express contempt for something you consider to be stupid or of no value.
Origin: It comes from the 16th Century French word ‘derider which in turn comes from Latin ‘deridere’ meaning “to ridicule, laugh to scorn.” (de + ridere = “down” + “to laugh”)
Usage: The leader derided the project for being outdated.
The scientists deride the Flat Earth campaigners.
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