Deride
Verbउपहास करना
Definition
To express contempt for; to ridicule or mock with bitter sarcasm.
Contextual Sentence: "The international community derided the unilateral withdrawal from the climate accord as a betrayal of multilateral commitments."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): DE (down) + RIDE (ride) = riding someone down with mockery
Synonyms
ridicule
mock
scorn
Antonyms
praise
respect
esteem