derisive English

Meaning derisive meaning

What does derisive mean?

derisive

— adjective (= jeering, mocking, taunting) abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule derisive laughter a jeering crowd her mocking smile taunting shouts of 'coward' and 'sissy'

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derisive English » English

mocking

sarcastic

caustic

ironic

ridiculous

jeering

snide

scornful

taunting

sneering

laughable

ironical

gibelike

farcical

derisory

treating scornfully

satirical

risible

ridonkulous

quizzical

quippy

quipish

pejorative

pappyshow

nonsensical

malicious

ludicrous

irrational

disparaging

derogatory

deriding

cynical

contumelious

contemptuous

clownish

absurd

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Language and thought Communication Say Criticize

Mock

• What words describe something that is said or done to mock someone?
  derisive mock (adj) sarcastic cutting satirical burlesque

Social behavior Behavior Admire someone

Despise someone

• What words describe something someone does to show they despise someone?
  withering (look) derisive (laugh)