/dɪ'raɪd/ v. Syn. ridicule (打趣,取消) ridicule; make fun of; laugh at with contempt The critics deride his pretentious dialogue and refused to consider his play seriously.
/'dɛsɪkreɪt/ v. (褻瀆) violate with violence, especially to sacred place Shattering the altar and trampling the holy objects underfoot, the invaders desecrate the sanctuary.