derides

[US]/dɪˈraɪdz/
[UK]/dɪˈraɪdz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to mock or ridicule

Phrases & Collocations

derides others

derides authority

derides ideas

derides himself

derides norms

derides critics

derides beliefs

derides traditions

derides opinions

derides practices

Example Sentences

she derides his attempts to be funny.

the critic derides the new movie as a failure.

he often derides her fashion choices.

the teacher derides students who don't study.

she derides the idea that money can buy happiness.

he derides his friend's obsession with video games.

the comedian derides everyday situations in his act.

she derides the notion of perfection.

he derides the outdated technology in the office.

the article derides the misconceptions about climate change.

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