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DERISIONS Synonyms

10 synonyms for derisions. (exact relations)
10 hypernyms for derisions. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for DERISIONS

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ridicule

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

• the act of deriding or treating with contempt

verb

• subject to laughter or ridicule

contempt

noun

n

noun

• lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

• a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous

• open disrespect for a person or thing

• a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body

derision

noun

n

noun

• contemptuous laughter

• the act of deriding or treating with contempt

jeering

verb, adjective

v, adj

noun

• showing your contempt by derision

adjective satellite

• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

mockery

noun

n

noun

• showing your contempt by derision

• a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

• humorous or satirical mimicry

sarcasm

noun

n

noun

• witty language used to convey insults or scorn

scoffing

verb, noun, adjective

v, n, adj

noun

• showing your contempt by derision

scorn

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

• open disrespect for a person or thing

verb

• look down on with disdain

• reject with contempt

sneering

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• expressive of contempt

taunting

verb, adjective

v, adj

noun

• aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

adjective satellite

• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

Best Hypernyms For DERISIONS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for derisions, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Phrases (1)

Alternatives for RIDICULE

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Phrases (4)