Associations to the word «Derision»
Noun
- Mockery
- Scorn
- Ridicule
- Contempt
- Howl
- Yell
- Mirth
- Reproach
- Sneer
- Shout
- Skepticism
- Disbelief
- Defiance
- Insult
- Sarcasm
- Laughter
- Disdain
- Laugh
- Hiss
- Satire
- Jest
- Madman
- Admiration
- Expose
- Rump
- Whistle
- Grin
- Applause
- Pity
- Gesture
- Disgrace
- Glee
- Menace
- Object
- Cato
- Indifference
- Aversion
- Disgust
- Outrage
- Distraction
- Triumph
- Till
- Shriek
- Hatred
- Courtier
- Wherefore
- Anguish
- Parody
- Creed
- Smile
- Jealousy
- Anger
- Amusement
- Humor
- Murmur
- Cry
- Abandonment
- Tone
- Spectacle
Adjective
Wiktionary
DERISION, noun. Act of treating with disdain.
Dictionary definition
DERISION, noun. Contemptuous laughter.
DERISION, noun. The act of deriding or treating with contempt.
Wise words
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