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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deriders

/dɪˈraɪdərz/ noun · British & US
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What does deriders mean?

noun

People who mock or ridicule others, often in a scornful or contemptuous manner. Deriders may use sarcasm, irony, or other forms of ridicule to belittle or mock their targets.

Example

"The comedian's deriders in the audience were quick to mock his failed jokes, but he took it in stride and continued to perform."

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