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Derision: meaning, definitions and examples

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derision

 

[ dษชหˆrษชส’ษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in conversation

Derision is the feeling that people express when they criticize and laugh at someone or something in an insulting way.

Synonyms

mockery, ridicule, scorn

Examples of usage

  • They were greeted with derision by the fans.
  • His remarks were met with derision.
Context #2 | Noun

in written language

Derision refers to the act of making fun of someone or something in a cruel or mocking way.

Synonyms

contempt, sarcasm, taunting

Examples of usage

  • The article was full of derision towards the politician.
  • She couldn't bear the derision of her peers.

Translations

Translations of the word "derision" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escรกrnio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเคนเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hohn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cemoohan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐัะผั–ัˆะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drwina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ˜ฒ็ฌ‘ (ใกใ‚‡ใ†ใ—ใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉrision

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ burla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alay

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ๋กฑ (jorong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฎุฑูŠุฉ (sukhriya)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ posmฤ›ch

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ posmech

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ฒ็ฌ‘ (chรกoxiร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ posmeh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะทะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ˜ (qil'iki)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ istehza

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ burla

Word origin

The word 'derision' originated from the Latin word 'derisio' which means 'mockery' or 'ridicule'. Over time, it has evolved to represent the act of expressing contempt or scorn through laughter or criticism. The concept of derision has been present in human interactions for centuries, reflecting the tendency to belittle or make fun of others. This behavior can be seen in various forms of literature, art, and everyday conversations.

See also: deride, derider, derisive.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,752, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.