Deride and Snicker

Deride

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

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

Snicker

Snicker verb - To express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions.
Usage example: he snickered at the puzzled look on her face

Deride and snicker are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deride" instead a verb "Snicker".

Nearby Words: snick, snickered, snickering, snicking
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