Both Uses
deride
in
The Thief, by Turner
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- He looked startled, and Ambiades stifled a derisive laugh, but neither of them complained to the magus.†
Chpt 3 *derisive = contemptuous (treating as inferior and unworthy of respect)
- I asked derisively.†
Chpt 4derisively = with treatment 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)