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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. 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)

  5. 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.

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

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

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › derisionDerision - definition of derision by The Free Dictionary

    Derision is the act of ridiculing or laughing at someone or something, or a state of being derided. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of derision in English and Spanish, and see related words and examples.

  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.