derision (dɪˈrɪʒən
)
Definitions
noun
- the act of deriding; mockery; scorn
- an object of mockery or scorn
Word Origin
C15: from Late Latin dērīsiō, from Latin dērīsus; see derideSynonyms
View thesaurus entry=
mockery,
laughter,
contempt,
ridicule,
scorn,
insult,
sneering,
disdain,
scoffing,
disrespect,
denigration,
disparagement,
contumely,
raillery,
Usage examples
There is a heavy silence around the table, except for an adenoidal snort of derision from Noon.
, LOVE YOU MADLY (2002)At the Atlanta Olympics, every move the Indian hockey team made was greeted with derision by a former captain.
India Today (1997)His insistence on formality, the trappings of office and ritual became a source of frustration and derision.
New Zealand Herald (2003)The appointment of Eriksson brought ridiculous, bigoted cries of derision from many corners.
Sun, News of the World (2001)She is unbelievable, and derision was in danger of making her burst out in raucous laughter.
, THE SWEETEST DREAM (2001)