What is another word for Deriding?
Pronunciation: [dɪɹˈa͡ɪdɪŋ] (IPA) 
Deriding, the act of mocking or ridiculing someone or something, can be expressed with a variety of words that convey a similar meaning. One such synonym is "scorn," which denotes a feeling of contempt or disdain towards someone or something. "Mocking" is another word that can be used to describe the act of deriding, as it denotes making fun of or ridiculing something or someone. "Taunting" and "teasing" are also synonyms for deriding, as they suggest an intentional effort to provoke or ridicule someone. Finally, "belittling" and "disparaging" convey a sense of diminishment or reduction in the importance of someone or something, which is another form of derision.
