Deride
Verbउपहास करना
Definition
To express contempt or ridicule.
Contextual Sentence: "The critics derided the new policy as ineffective and poorly implemented."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Sounds like 'de-ride'—riding someone down with contempt.
Synonyms
mock
scoff
taunt
Antonyms
praise
commend
admire