Deride and Flatter

Opposite meaning words

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

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Flatter is an antonym for deride in topics: respect, insult.

Flatter verb - To praise too much.

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Deride is an antonym for flatter.

Nearby Words: flat, flatten, flattering, flattery, flattered

deride hero

flatter hero

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