Both Uses of
deride
in
Harry Potter (#6) and the Half-Blood Prince
- ...said Harry, who could not quite keep a note of derision out of his voice:
Chpt 4 *derision = critical disrespect -- typically while laughing at or making fun of
- Ginny screamed with derisive laughter, trying to push Harry out of the way.†
Chpt 14
Definition:
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(deride) to criticize with strong disrespect -- often
with humor