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What does the term "deride" mean?

  1. To compliment

  2. To ridicule

  3. To support

  4. To explain

The correct answer is: To ridicule

The term "deride" means to ridicule or mock someone or something. It involves expressing contempt or disdain in a way that belittles or devalues the subject. When someone derides another person or an idea, they are not just disagreeing or expressing a different opinion; instead, they are doing so in a scornful or dismissive manner, often intending to provoke a negative reaction. This connotation of ridicule makes it clear why the second choice is the appropriate definition for "deride." The other options refer to positive actions or supportive language, which do not capture the essence of what it means to deride.