Both Uses of
deride
in
Harry Potter (#3) and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Ahead they could see Malfoy, who was walking with Crabbe and Goyle, and kept looking back, laughing derisively.
Chpt 15 *derisively = in a mocking way (as though making fun of others)
- Black made a derisive noise.†
Chpt 18
Definition:
-
(deride) to criticize with strong disrespect -- often
with humor