Deride
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
Rag
Rag verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Nearby Word: ragtime
Mutual synonyms
Common collocations
| bit | deride bit | rag bit |
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