derision English

Meaning derision meaning

What does derision mean?

derision

— noun contemptuous laughter

— noun the act of deriding or treating with contempt

Synonyms derision synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as derision?

derision English » English

ridicule

mockery

scorn

contempt

sneer

jeer

disdain

scoffing

scoff

sarcasm

raillery

mocking

mock

taunt

sneering

slight

gibe

derisive laughter

twit

target

sport

scornful laugh

satire

ridiculousness

revilement

mycterism

laughter

laughing-stock

laughableness

joking

jest

jeering

irreverence

insult

indifference

impatience

illusion

foolery

fleer

disregard

disgust

derisiveness

blaze

blasphemy

bitter

amazement

Topics derision topics

What do people use derision to talk about?

Language and thought Communication Say

Criticize

• What words refer to something someone says when criticizing?
  criticism critique (n) accusation attack (n) belittlement castigation censure charge condemnation denigration denouncement denunciation deprecation derision disapproval disparagement excoriation execration faultfinding gibe (n) harangue (n) judgment malediction put-down recrimination reprehension ridicule (n) slur

Language and thought Communication Say Criticize

Mock

• What words refer to mocking someone?
  mock mockery make fun of tease taunt ridicule scorn sneer sarcasm deride derision jeer laugh at snicker snigger poke fun at play a trick on satirize satire parody caricature lampoon make a fool of roast