derision

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

/dɪˈɹɪʒən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-derision.wav

derision derisions

From Old French derision, from Latin dērīsiōnem, accusative of dērīsiō, from dērīdēre ("to mock, to laugh at, to deride").

sport

deride derider ridicule ridiculous ridiculosity

hold in derision

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