Deride and Sanction

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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

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Sanction is an antonym for deride.

Sanction verb - To give official acceptance of as satisfactory.

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Deride is an antonym for sanction.

Nearby Words: sanctioned, sanctity, sanctioning

deride efforts

sanction efforts

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