deride
/dɪˈraɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈraɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /di-ˈrīd dē-/ (ame, mw)
deride — verb
- deridepresent simple I / you / we / they
- derideshe / she / it
- deridedpast simple
- deriding-ing form
1. to say critical or unkind things about someone or something in a way that shows
to say critical or unkind things about someone or something in a way that shows you consider them to be foolish, worthless, or not worth taking seriously.
Theo's plan for a school library was derided by local officials as a waste of money.
passive: be derided as [noun phrase]
Film critics across Europe derided the director's movie for its weak storyline and poor acting.
deride + noun phrase + for + noun phrase
When Kwame proposed a garden for the empty lot, neighbours derided the idea as childish.
The senator's environmental bill was derided by activists for not cutting carbon emissions enough.
Noa would not let anyone deride her paintings, knowing every artist has to start somewhere.
- mock
Less formal and more common in everyday speech. Mock often involves imitating someone's words or actions to make them look silly.
- ridicule
Similar in formality to deride but focuses more on making the target appear foolish or absurd through laughter.
- scorn
Stronger and more emotional than deride. Scorn implies deep contempt and rejection, not necessarily expressed through laughter.
- taunt
More personal and aggressive than deride. Taunt is aimed directly at upsetting or provoking someone, often face to face.
文法句型
deride + noun phrase (object)
deride + noun phrase + for + noun/-ing
be derided as + noun phrase/adjective
deride + noun phrase + as + noun phrase/adjective
用法筆記
Frequently used in passive constructions, especially in journalism and political commentary. More formal than mock or laugh at; in everyday conversation, speakers typically use those simpler alternatives.