Synonyms & related words for deride

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of deride — including ridicule, scorn, taunt, disparage, contemn, belittle. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to deride

Explore words related to deride — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include scoff, jeer, bemock, derision, mockery, derisible, mocking, vilipend. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for deride

Common synonyms for deride include ridicule, scorn, taunt, disparage, contemn, belittle, despise, disdain — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does deride come from?

The word deride breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root rid-, from Latin rideo (“laugh”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.