derision
Example Sentences
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As Mr. Gennari reminds us, “this was vitally important cultural work at a time when jazz was still an object of widespread derision, devaluation, and misunderstanding.”
Just down the street from the No Kings gathering in the nation's capital, the White House responded to the protests with derision.
From BBC
In July, her decision to double her salary to almost 35 times that of the monthly minimum wage in Peru was met with scorn and derision.
From BBC
But even as a rookie, Johnston became a target of derision for their fans.
A self-styled moniker of 'The Scientist' brought derision.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
