Deride and Esteemed

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

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Esteemed is an antonym for deride.

Esteemed adjective - Having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge.

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Deride is an antonym for esteemed in topics: consider, think highly of.

Nearby Words: esteem, esteeming

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