derision
Example Sentences
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“No. Your worst crime was to hold me up to derision.”
From Literature
His voice was laced with derision, but he spoke low enough that the other worker wouldn’t hear.
From Literature
One thing Welsh rugby does not want is pity or derision.
From BBC
Arsenal's huddle at the start of the second half was greeted with more derision and jeers.
From BBC
Political voices from the U.S. to Europe have been injecting more humor and derision into their public messaging, an approach that some research suggests is more powerful.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
