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Meaning of derision
The primary meaning of "derision" is the act of mocking or ridiculing someone or something.
Etymology of derision
The word "derision" comes from the Old French word "derision", which is derived from the Latin word "derisio", meaning "a laughing at" or "mocking", and the suffix "-ion", which forms a noun indicating a state or action.
Historically, the word "derision" has been used to describe the act of ridiculing or mocking someone or something, often in a contemptuous or scornful manner.
Synonyms
scorn
mockery
ridicule
contempt
disdain
sneer
jeer
taunt
tease
insult
abuse
belittling
disparagement
depreciation
deprecation
mockery
sarcasm
irony
raillery
banter
jest
jibe
gibe
sneer
ridicule
derisive
scornful
contemptuous
disdainful
humiliating
mortifying
embarrassing
shame
ignominy
opprobrium
calumny
vilification
revilement
defamatory
disparaging
pejorative
denigrating
debasing
demeaning
degrading
abasing
Definitions
- The expression of contempt or ridicule for something or someone
- The state of being laughed at or ridiculed
Usage Examples
- The comedian's jokes were met with derision from the audience, who found them to be in poor taste.
- The new policy was greeted with derision by the employees, who felt it was unfair and unrealistic.
- The artist's latest sculpture was subject to derision from the critics, who deemed it to be a waste of space and resources.
Antonyms
admiration
adoration
adulation
applause
approval
praise
acclaim
commendation
appreciation
respect
reverence
veneration
esteem
regard
tribute
homage
tribute
honor
glorification
exaltation
extolment
laudation
panegyric
eulogy
encomium
accolade
plaudit
kudos
acclamation
recognition