noun

derision

Derision (noun) means Act of treating with disdain.

noun

Act of treating with disdain.

Something to be derided; a laughing stock.

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Etymology

From Old French derision, from Latin dērīsiōnem, accusative of dērīsiō, from dērīdēre ("to mock, to laugh at, to deride").

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What is the meaning of derision?

"derision" (noun) means act of treating with disdain.

What are the different meanings of derision?

"derision" has 2 main meanings: 1. Act of treating with disdain; 2. Something to be derided; a laughing stock.