Deride and Snigger

Deride

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

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

Snigger

Snigger verb - To express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions.
Usage example: we sniggered as the actor kept forgetting his lines

Deride and snigger are semantically related in sneer topic. Sometimes you can use "Deride" instead a verb "Snigger".

Nearby Words: sniggering, sniggered

Common collocations

bit deride bit snigger bit
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