— derider , n. — deridingly , adv.
/di ruyd"/ , v.t., derided, deriding .
to laugh at in scorn or contempt; scoff or jeer at; mock.
[ 1520-30; deridere to mock, equiv. to de- DE- + ridere to laugh ]
Syn . taunt, flout, gibe, banter, rally. See ridicule .