Definition of Deride

to subject to bitter ridicule

Examples of Deride in a sentence

The movie critic took every opportunity to deride the A-list actor for making the awful film.  🔊

When I am a parent, I will not deride my children and make them feel worthless.  🔊

If the police do not intervene, the fans of the winning team will deride the losing players as they leave the arena.  🔊

Bullies are individuals who deride other people in order to feel superior.  🔊

Because the book was written so poorly, the critic had no choice but to deride the book’s author in the review.  🔊

My sister’s ex-husband liked to deride her whenever they had friends over to visit.  🔊

The veteran football players will often deride their rookie teammates until the coach interferes.  🔊

To deride his victims, the stalker often writes cruel words on their vehicles.  🔊

Jason’s spoiled daughter thinks it is okay to deride homeless people.  🔊

If you want to teach your children a good lesson, teach them it is not kind to deride others for sport.  🔊

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