derider

/ˈdɛrɪdər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who derides or mocks; one who ridicules or speaks contemptuously of something or someone.

“The comedian was a derider of the politician’s policies, often making humorous comments about them during his stand-up routines.”

Synonyms

  • jester
  • mockingbird
  • scoffer

Antonyms

  • admirer
  • praiser