derided
v. C1 Advanced US //dɪˈɹaɪdɪd// UK //dɪɹˈaɪdɪd// de·rid·ed
v. to make fun of someone or something in a mean or cruel way. It is a strong word for showing that you think someone is not important or is foolish.
v. to treat with contempt or scorn; to mock or ridicule in a harsh and critical manner. Often implies a public or social rejection of an idea or person.
The new plan was derided by the local residents.
The scientist's controversial theory was derided by his peers, who dismissed it as a waste of time.
While the initial proposal was met with enthusiasm, the revised version was derided as a cynical attempt to placate critics without actually addressing the underlying issues.