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deride definition

de·ride (di rīd′)

transitive verb derided -·rid′ed, deriding -·rid′·ing

to laugh at in contempt or scorn; make fun of; ridicule

Etymology: L deridere < de-, pejorative + ridere, to laugh: see ridicule

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I think the term "deride" is a word of sufficient application
to this situation.

Posted by brolatham 93 days ago.

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