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derision
noun as in insult, disrespect
noun as in laughingstock
Strongest matches
Weak match
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More broadly, there are howls of derision when England get thumped in a limited-overs tournament, or are clueless when it comes to batting against and bowling spin.
This attempt to declare “Trump Derangement Syndrome” a mental illness per Minnesota law was widely met with mockery and derision.
Some on social media site Nextdoor greeted the Steadfast LA announcement with derision.
VanDyke’s unusual and perhaps unprecedented decision to cut a video explaining his dissent was met with derision from his colleagues.
Hunter’s opinion prompted widespread derision on social media and incredulity among talking heads.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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