DerisionWordNet Explorer
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noun
the act of deriding or treating with contempt
Words in this synset: ridicule
noun
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
noun
the act of mocking or ridiculing
noun
an expression of lack of respect
noun
showing your contempt by derision
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a crushing remark
noun
derision of someone or something as foolish or absurd or inconsistent