Deride and Fleer

Deride

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

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

Fleer

Fleer verb - To smirk contemptuously.
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Synonyms for Fleer

Deride and fleer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deride" instead a verb "Fleer".
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