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deride vs mock

mock vs deride

deride is not a noun while mock is a noun.

deride is not an adjective while mock is an adjective.

deride and mock both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deride No No Yes No
mock Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, mock is a hypernym of deride; that is, mock is a word with a broader meaning than deride:
  • deride: treat or speak of with contempt
  • mock: treat with contempt
Other hypernyms of deride include bemock.
deride (noun) mock (noun)
the act of mocking or ridiculing
deride (adjective) mock (adjective)
constituting a copy or imitation of something
deride (verb) mock (verb)
treat or speak of with contempt treat with contempt
imitate with mockery and derision
Difference between deride and mock

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