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Having been an object of derision by classmates when once during a gym class in elementary school I was knocked out when I failed to block a left hook during boxing instruction: there has always been this undercurrent of contempt associated with the word deride. Webster's states this well "He who derides is actuated by a severe a contemptuous spirit; as, to deride one for his religious principles." It really doesn't matter that my pugilistic abilities never went far but the incident made me sensitive to the abilities of others. ( Long Island has enjoyed a few warm days. However and "Alberta Clipper" is headed our way.
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted deride BranShea 12/14/09 11:13 PM Re: deride Faldage 12/15/09 12:12 AM Re: deride BranShea 12/15/09 08:31 PM Re: deride kah454 12/15/09 09:17 PM Re: deride BranShea 12/15/09 10:26 PM Re: deride doc_comfort 12/17/09 03:11 AM Re: deride Zed 12/18/09 06:44 AM Re: deride BranShea 12/18/09 10:22 AM Re: deride Jackie 12/15/09 03:10 AM Re: deride LukeJavan8 12/15/09 04:11 PM
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