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derision
Derision (noun) means Scornful mockery of someone or something.
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1
Scornful mockery of someone or something.
"There was just a touch of derision in the Don's voice and Hagen flushed."
— Mario Puzo, The Godfather (1969)
2
A person or thing that others mock or make fun of.
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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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Rhymes for derision
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of derision?
"derision" (noun) means scornful mockery of someone or something.
What is another word for derision?
Other words for "derision" include ridicule.
What is the opposite of derision?
Opposites of "derision" include admiration, reverence, respect.
What are the different meanings of derision?
"derision" has 2 main meanings: 1. Scornful mockery of someone or something; 2. A person or thing that others mock or make fun of.
