Deride and Tease

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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

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Tease is a synonym for deride in mock topic. In some cases you can use "Tease" instead a verb "Deride".

Tease

Tease verb - To attack repeatedly with mean put-downs or insults.

Usage example: grew up being teased because his parents were hog farmers

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Deride is a synonym for tease in mock topic. You can use "Deride" instead a verb "Tease".

Nearby Words: teasing, teased, teaser, teasel

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people	deride people	tease people
idea	deride idea	tease idea
relationship	deride relationship	tease relationship
show	deride show	tease show
Other words: possibility, characters, bit, fun, police, kids, players, fans.

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