All 3 Uses of
deride
in
Far from the Madding Crowd
- The least spark would kindle the farmer's swift feelings of rage and jealousy; he would lose his self-mastery as he had this evening; Troy's blitheness might become aggressive; it might take the direction of derision, and Boldwood's anger might then take the direction of revenge.†
Chpt 31-33
- A low gurgle of derisive laughter followed the words.
Chpt 34-36 *derisive = treating as inferior and unworthy of respect
- Pennyways, then, with a laugh of derision, tossed it into her lap, and, turning away, left her.†
Chpt 49-51
Definition:
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(deride) to criticize with strong disrespect -- often
with humor