Deride and Respect

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

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Respect is an antonym for deride in insult topic.

Respect verb - To think very highly or favorably of.

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Deride is an antonym for respect.

hero	deride hero	respect hero
people	deride people	respect people
relationship	deride relationship	respect relationship
bit	deride bit	respect bit
Other words: skills, opponents, abilities.

People deride the show for being inaccurate, but that's incredibly far from the truth.note Although it kind of is inaccurate in one respect: Proto Man is portrayed as one of the bad guys.

Source: Shown Their Work / Western Animation

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