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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deriding

/dɪˈraɪdɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does deriding mean?

verb

To mock or ridicule someone or something in a scornful or contemptuous manner. To express contempt or scorn for something.

Example

"The comedian's jokes were deriding the politician's policies, but some people found them in poor taste."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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