Mock
Confuse
Shout
Snarl
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The correct answer is A. Mock.
To mock someone is to make fun of them in a cruel or contemptuous way. It can be done through words, actions, or both. Mocking someone can be very hurtful, and it can damage their self-esteem.
The other options are not synonyms of deride.
B. Confuse means to make someone unsure or bewildered.
C. Shout means to speak or cry out loudly.
D. Snarl means to make a low, angry growl.