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- Dictionaryderision/dɪˈrɪʒn/
noun
- 1. contemptuous ridicule or mockery: "my stories were greeted with derision and disbelief"
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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)
The meaning of DERISION is the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt. How to use derision in a sentence. Where does derision come from?
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)
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.
Define derision. derision synonyms, derision pronunciation, derision translation, English dictionary definition of derision. n. 1. The act of ridiculing or laughing at someone or something. 2. A state of being derided: Members of the board held the proposal in derision.
Derision definition: ridicule; mockery. See examples of DERISION used in a sentence.
derision. (dɪrɪʒən) uncountable noun. If you treat someone or something with derision, you express contempt for them. He tried to calm them, but was greeted with shouts of derision. Synonyms: mockery, laughter, contempt, ridicule More Synonyms of derision. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
