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derision in German

derision in German is Hohn, Spott, Verspottung — derision means scornful mockery of someone or something.

derision in German

Hohn
noun
Act of treating with disdain.
Spott
noun
Act of treating with disdain.
Verspottung
noun
Act of treating with disdain.
Gespött
noun
Act of treating with disdain.
Verhöhnung
noun
Act of treating with disdain.

What does "derision" mean?

  1. noun Scornful mockery of someone or something.
    "There was just a touch of derision in the Don's voice and Hagen flushed."
  2. noun A person or thing that others mock or make fun of.
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derision in a sentence

  • There was just a touch of derision in the Don's voice and Hagen flushed.

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What is "derision" in German?
"derision" in German is Hohn, Spott, Verspottung. derision means: Scornful mockery of someone or something.
Are there other ways to say "derision" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "derision": Hohn, Spott, Verspottung, Gespött, Verhöhnung.
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