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      de·ri·sion
      /dəˈriZHən/
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      noun: derision
      1. contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
        "my stories were greeted with derision and disbelief"
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        mockery
        ridicule
        jeering
        jeers
        sneers
        scoffing
        jibing
        taunts
        disdain
        disparagement
        denigration
        disrespect
        pooh-poohing
        sneering
        scorn
        scornfulness
        taunting
        insults
        contempt
        vilification
        obloquy
        lampooning
        satire
        ragging
        teasing
        chaffing
        raillery
        contumely
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        Opposite:
        respect
        praise
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      Derision | Definition of Derision by Merriam-Webster

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      1a : the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt. b : a state of being laughed at or ridiculed : a state of being derided. 2 : an object of ridicule or scorn.

      DERISION | meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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      Meaning of derision in English. derision.

      Derision | Definition of Derision at Dictionary.com

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      Derision definition, ridicule; mockery: The inept performance elicited derision from the audience. See more.

      derision - Dictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com

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      Derision is more than just making fun of someone — it's mocking someone so forcefully and with such venom that you discredit the person completely. Derision ...

      Derision definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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      Derision definition: If you treat someone or something with derision , you express contempt for them. | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.

      Derision Meaning | Best 6 Definitions of Derision

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      The definition of derision is a feeling of deep hatred. An example of derision is the feeling opposing street gangs have for each other. noun.

      Derision synonyms | Best 20 synonyms for derision - Thesaurus

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      The best 20 synonyms for derision, including: mockery, ridicule, insult, scorn, contempt, disdain, ... The definition of a compliment is the act of giving praise. 1. 0.

      derision - Urban Dictionary

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      Using a word or words in a way to lower them in your view or the view of others. "He used a term of derision about him that I can't repeat here.".

      Derision | Definition of Derision by Oxford Dictionary on Lexico ...

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      noun. mass noun. Contemptuous ridicule or mockery. 'my stories were greeted with derision and disbelief'. More example sentences. 'Contempt and derision were ...

      Derision - definition of derision by The Free Dictionary

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      Define derision. derision synonyms, derision pronunciation, derision translation, English dictionary definition of derision. n. 1. The act of ridiculing or laughing at ...

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