Decry and Deride

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Decry verb - To express scornfully one's low opinion of.

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Deride and decry are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Deride" instead a verb "Decry".

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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Decry and deride are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decry" instead a verb "Deride".

idea	decry idea	deride idea
show	decry show	deride show
characters	decry characters	deride characters
finale	decry finale	deride finale
Other words: translation, members.

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