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derision

noun as in insult, disrespect

noun as in laughingstock

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A self-styled moniker of 'The Scientist' brought derision.

From BBC

There are four words guaranteed to cause despair and derision among commuters waiting on a railway platform: "leaves on the line".

From BBC

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.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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