Laugh at or deride (8)

I believe the answer is:

ridicule

I believe this is a double definition.

'laugh at' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'deride' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

(Other definitions for ridicule that I've seen before include "Mock, make fun of." , "Poke fun at" , "Pour scorn on" , "Meek" , "Laugh at or deride" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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