All 3 Uses of
deride
in
Harry Potter (#4) and the Goblet of Fire
- Hermione's terrified look vanished as she let out a derisive snort.†
Chpt 10
- Malfoy howled with derisive laughter; Crabbe and Goyle guffawed stupidly.†
Chpt 11
- ...what was unmistakably a derisive laugh.
Chpt 16 *derisive = mocking (showing a lack of respect)
Definition:
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(deride) to criticize with strong disrespect -- often
with humor