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- [dih-rizh-uh n]
- /dɪˈrɪʒ ən/
- /dɪˈrɪʒ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-rizh-uh n]
- /dɪˈrɪʒ ən/
Definitions of derision word
- uncountable noun derision If you treat someone or something with derision, you express contempt for them. 3
- noun derision the act of deriding; mockery; scorn 3
- noun derision an object of mockery or scorn 3
- noun derision a deriding or being derided; contempt or ridicule 3
- noun derision a person or thing derided 3
- noun derision ridicule; mockery: The inept performance elicited derision from the audience. 1
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Origin of derision
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English derisioun < Old French derision < Late Latin dērīsiōn- (stem of dērīsiō), equivalent to Latin dērīs(us) mocked (past participle of dērīdēre; see deride) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Derision
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
derision popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for derision
noun derision
- mockery — ridicule, contempt, or derision.
- ridicule — speech or action intended to cause contemptuous laughter at a person or thing; derision.
- scorn — open or unqualified contempt; disdain: His face and attitude showed the scorn he felt.
- laughter — the action or sound of laughing.
- contempt — If you have contempt for someone or something, you have no respect for them or think that they are unimportant.
Antonyms for derision
noun derision
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- admiration — Admiration is a feeling of great liking and respect for a person or thing.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- adulation — Adulation is uncritical admiration and praise of someone or something.
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