Deride and Twit

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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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Twit is a synonym for deride in insult topic. In some cases you can use "Twit" instead a verb "Deride", when it comes to topics like laughter.

Twit verb - Harass with persistent criticism or carping.

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Deride is a synonym for twit in ridicule topic. You can use "Deride" instead a verb "Twit", if it concerns topics such as laughter.

Nearby Word: twite

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