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Definition
to criticize with strong disrespect — often
with humor
with humor
- Eve gave a derisive grunt.Chapter 18 (43% in)
derisive = contemptuous (treating as inferior and unworthy of respect)
(editor's note: The suffix "-ive" converts a word into an adjective; though over time, what was originally an adjective often comes to be used as a noun. The adjective pattern means tending to and is seen in words like attractive, impressive, and supportive. Examples of the noun include narrative, alternative, and detective.)
(editor's note: The suffix "-ive" converts a word into an adjective; though over time, what was originally an adjective often comes to be used as a noun. The adjective pattern means tending to and is seen in words like attractive, impressive, and supportive. Examples of the noun include narrative, alternative, and detective.)
- At her derisive snort, he narrowed his eyes.Chapter 10 (23% in)
There are no more uses of "deride" in Immortal in Death.
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