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Synonyms for derisive
adj ridiculingAntonyms for derisive
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More words related to derisive
abusive
adjective. exhibiting unkind behavior or words
- calumniating
- castigating
- censorious
- contumelious
- defamatory
- derisive
- disparaging
- insolent
- insulting
- invective
- libelous
- maligning
- obloquious
- offensive
- opprobrious
- reproachful
- reviling
- rude
- sarcastic
- scathing
- scolding
- scurrilous
- sharp-tongued
- slanderous
- traducing
- upbraiding
- vilifying
- vituperative
contemptuous
adjective. arrogant, insolent
contumelious
adjective. insolent
cynical
adjective. nonbelieving; doubtful
disdainful
adjective. scornful
ironic
adjective. sarcastic
- acrid
- alert
- arrogant
- backbiting
- biting
- bitter
- burlesque
- caustic
- chaffing
- clever
- contemptuous
- contradictory
- critical
- cutting
- cynical
- defiant
- derisive
- disparaging
- double-edged
- exaggerated
- implausible
- incisive
- incongruous
- ironical
- jibing
- keen
- mocking
- mordant
- paradoxical
- pungent
- quick-witted
- ridiculous
- sardonic
- satiric
- satirical
- scathing
- scoffing
- sharp
- sneering
- spicy
- trenchant
- twisted
- uncomplimentary
- unexpected
- witty
- wry
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.