All 4 Uses
deride
in
Lord of the Flies
(Edited)
- The derisive laughter that rose had fear in it and condemnation.
p. 86.1derisive = disrespectful (treating as inferior and unworthy of respect)
- Simon broke off and turned to Piggy who was looking at him with an expression of derisive incomprehension.
p. 128.9
- Piggy once more was the center of social derision...
p. 149.6 *derision = ridicule (made fun of and treated as inferior and unworthy of respect)
- The sniggering of the savages became a loud derisive jeer.
p. 176.6derisive = disrespectful (treating as inferior and unworthy of respect)
Definitions:
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(1)
(deride) to criticize with strong disrespect -- often with humor
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)