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derision

/dɪˈrɪʒ.ən/
Main Example

The crowd laughed in derision at the poor performance.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

The feeling that someone or something is silly or worthless.

Other Example

She rolled her eyes in derision at his joke.

His ideas were met with derision by the critics.

They expressed their derision through loud boos.

Synonyms

express derision

meet with derision

laughter in derision

Synonyms

mockery

ridicule

scorn

derision

/dɪˈrɪʒ.ən/
Main Example

His comments were met with derision from his peers.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

Mockery or ridicule directed at someone.

Other Example

The comedian's jokes were met with derision from the audience.

She faced derision for her unusual fashion choices.

His idea was dismissed with derision by the group.

Synonyms

face derision

meet with derision

express derision

Synonyms

mockery

ridicule

scorn

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