Both Uses of
deride
in
Things Fall Apart
- they broke into derisive laughter.
p. 146.5 *derisive = contemptuous (treating as inferior and unworthy of respect)
- The Lord shall have them in derision.†
p. 156.4derision = critical disrespect -- typically while laughing at or making fun of
Definition:
to criticize with strong disrespect -- often
with humor
with humor