Commend and Deride

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Commend verb - To put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another.

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Deride is an antonym for commend.

Deride verb - To make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter.

Usage example: my brothers derided our efforts, but were forced to eat their words when we won first place

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Commend is an antonym for deride in insult topic.

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