Deride
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To express contempt or scorn towards someone or something by mocking or ridiculing them.
“The press were quick to deride the minister's poorly worded statement.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/dɪˈraɪd/
Syllables
de·ride
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Wordle
Contains RIDE inside, with DE at the start and E at the end, giving it two Es to help confirm vowel positions
Scrabble
Worth 8 points with the D scoring 2, and hooks to DERIDED, DERIDES, and DERIDER for multiple extension options
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