as in ridiculed
to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter
my brothers derided our efforts, but were forced to eat their words when we won first place
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Recent Examples of derided
Critics derided the move, given their lack of traditional management experience.
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Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
Season 3, which ended up being the final season of the series, was widely derided by critics and fans.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Once derided as fringe science, this bizarre idea is having a very real comeback as searches for dark matter continue coming up empty.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
Pelley derided any qualifications either Weiss or Bilton had to manage the show, and demanded an explanation for why his colleagues were fired.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 June 2026
In his own remarks, Sarnecki touted his and Eakins’ private-sector experience and derided Masterson’s track record as that of a career politician.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Since its introduction nearly a century ago, the levy has been derided by the oil industry, the auto industry, AAA, trucking and manufacturing interests, and coalitions of governors.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
The composition of the painting was derided.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Ohta introduced the product in 2016 to prevent damage to agricultural products by deer, boars and bears, and it was initially derided as a gimmick.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
Season 3, which ended up being the final season of the series, was widely derided by critics and fans.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Once derided as fringe science, this bizarre idea is having a very real comeback as searches for dark matter continue coming up empty.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
Pelley derided any qualifications either Weiss or Bilton had to manage the show, and demanded an explanation for why his colleagues were fired.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 June 2026
In his own remarks, Sarnecki touted his and Eakins’ private-sector experience and derided Masterson’s track record as that of a career politician.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Since its introduction nearly a century ago, the levy has been derided by the oil industry, the auto industry, AAA, trucking and manufacturing interests, and coalitions of governors.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
The composition of the painting was derided.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Ohta introduced the product in 2016 to prevent damage to agricultural products by deer, boars and bears, and it was initially derided as a gimmick.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for derided
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When Pete Buttigieg floated a 15-member Supreme Court during his 2020 presidential campaign, for example, he was properly ridiculed by institutionalists.—
Washington Post Editorial Board,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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In the intervening 26 years, the Jets have been roundly mocked and ridiculed — and, sure, it has often been deserved.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Gaudí’s radical, modernist designs were mocked in his lifetime but have subsequently been celebrated.—
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
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The bear designed on the flag was mocked by some, due to its closer resemblance to a pig.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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“Derided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derided. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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