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derision::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | ridicule |
| Type of | discourtesy, offence, offense, offensive activity |
| Has types | mock |
| Derivation | deride |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | disrespect, discourtesy |
| Has types | befooling, scoffing, squelch, squelcher, stultification, takedown, jeer, jeering, mockery, put-down, scoff |
| Derivation | deride |
Examples of derision
derision
The only subject for debate is the extent to which each word expresses derision.
From the economist.com
It would be both embarrassing and open to derision from all sides of the ground.
From the expressandstar.com
So now I might as well explain my thinking before the laughs of derision start.
From the haringeyindependent.co.uk
Historically, his inaugural speech stands as bitter irony and invites derision.
From the timesunion.com
Indeed, everyone loves a winner, but losers are viewed with scorn and derision.
From the businessweek.com
That comment was greeted with derision by some users, and with barbs by rivals.
From the post-gazette.com
Still, might the derision Blagojevich levels at people sully their reputations?
From the sacbee.com
Right now, any mention of the Celtic Tiger, unless it is ironic, evokes derision.
From the independent.co.uk
The claim drew contempt from womens'groups and derision in the medical community.
From the independent.co.uk
- Contemptuous laughter
- The act of deriding or treating with contempt
- (deride) treat or speak of with contempt; "He derided his student's attempt to solve the biggest problem in mathematics"
- (derisive) abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; "derisive laughter"; "a jeering crowd"; "her mocking smile"; "taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'"
- (derisively) in a disrespectful and mocking manner; "`Sorry,' she repeated derisively"
- Pejoratives (or terms of abuse) are words or grammatical forms which denote a negative affect; that is, they express the contempt or distaste of the speaker. Sometimes a term may begin as a pejorative word and eventually be adopted in a non-pejorative sense. ...
- (deride) To harshly mock; ridicule
- (derisive) Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking; ridiculing; Deserving or provoking derision or ridicule
- (deride) (v) to make fun of or scoff at; ridicule
