Both Uses of
deride
in
Naked in Death
- If he hadn't been experiencing an uncomfortable twist of sexual frustration, he might have laughed aloud at the combination of suspicion and derision in her eyes.†
Chpt 6
- As he spoke, he saw the derision alter to interest.
Chpt 6 *derision = critical disrespect -- typically while laughing at or making fun of
Definition:
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(deride) to criticize with strong disrespect -- often
with humor