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derision

noun as in insult, disrespect

noun as in laughingstock

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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.

From BBC

This attempt to declare “Trump Derangement Syndrome” a mental illness per Minnesota law was widely met with mockery and derision.

From Salon

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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