derided

Definition

To express extreme contempt or ridicule; to speak about someone or something as being foolish or insignificant.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'deridere', meaning 'to laugh at' or 'to mock', formed from the prefix 'de-' (down) and 'ridere' (to laugh).

In the news

The article uses the term to describe how past diplomatic strategies or criticisms were dismissed by opponents as ineffective or laughable. It highlights the dismissive atmosphere surrounding the current political shift toward sanctions.

Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle

Newsday

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