derision
/di'riʤn/
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Definition
Noun: 1. The act of deriding or treating with contempt: "Derision" refers to the action of mocking, ridiculing, or expressing scorn towards someone or something. 2. Contemptuous laughter: "Derision" can also describe the state of being laughed at scornfully or the scornful laughter itself.
Examples of Usage
Advanced Usage
- "To hold (someone/something) in derision": To regard or treat with scorn and mockery.
- The outdated traditions were held in derision by the younger generation.
- "To be/become an object of derision": To be or become a target for scornful laughter or mockery.
- After the failed product launch, the company became an object of derision in the tech industry.
Variants and Related Words
- Derisive (adj): Expressing contempt or ridicule.
- She gave a derisive snort in response to his excuse.
- Derisively (adv): In a manner expressing contempt or ridicule.
- He laughed derisively at the suggestion.
- Deride (verb): To express contempt for; to ridicule.
- Politicians often deride their opponents' policies.
Synonyms
- Ridicule: Speech or action intended to cause contemptuous laughter.
- Mockery: Teasing and contemptuous language or behavior.
- Scorn: The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable.
- Contempt: The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration or worthless.
Antonyms
- Respect: A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something.
- Praise: The expression of approval or admiration.
- Admiration: Respect and warm approval.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "A figure of derision": A person who is universally mocked or scorned.
- Following the scandal, the mayor became a figure of derision in the press.
- "Howls/Gales of derision": Loud, scornful laughter or mockery from a group.
- The comedian's poor joke was met with howls of derision from the audience.
Noun
- the act of deriding or treating with contempt
- contemptuous laughter