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    derision
    /dɪˈrɪʒn/

    noun

    • 1. contemptuous ridicule or mockery: "my stories were greeted with derision and disbelief"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDERISION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    actions or statements showing that you think someone or something is ridiculous or of no value: Talk of tougher laws was met with derision. derisive. adjective us / dɪˈrɑɪ·sɪv, -zɪv / (also derisory, us / dɪˈrɑɪ·sə·ri, -zə·ri /) derisive laughter. (Definition of derision from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › derisionDerision Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Derision is the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt, or an object of such treatment. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and word history of derision from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › derisionDERISION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Derision definition: ridicule; mockery. See examples of DERISION used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDERISION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    actions or statements showing that you think someone or something is ridiculous or of no value: Talk of tougher laws was met with derision. derisive. adjective us / dɪˈrɑɪ·sɪv, -zɪv / (also derisory, us / dɪˈrɑɪ·sə·ri, -zə·ri /) derisive laughter. (Definition of derision from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › derisionDerision - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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 can include literally laughing at someone or just treating a person like a joke.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › derisionderision noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Derision is a noun that means a strong feeling of contempt or mockery for somebody or something. Learn how to pronounce it, see pictures and usage notes, and find synonyms and example sentences.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDERISION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Derision is the act of mocking or scorning someone or something. Learn how to use this word in sentences, find synonyms and related words, and explore its origin and usage in different languages.