Definitions for derision

derision de·ri·sion

Spelling: [dih-rizh-uh n]
IPA: /dɪˈrɪʒ ən/

Derision is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 291 anagrams from letters in derision (deiinors).

Definitions for derision

noun

  1. ridicule; mockery:
  2. an object of ridicule.

Origin of derision

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 d

Examples for derision

We could look for no response but laughs of derision or the missiles of a mob.

Soon after, the mighty menaces of Caligula against them ended in mockery and derision.

It alternates with derision, and is compatible with contempt.

Foss occasionally supplied pulpits in Baltimore and its suburbs, to the derision of the Herald agnostics.

This version is still being greeted with derision and genuine concern by various parents who oppose mandatory vaccination.

And the omission or derision of dads in the parent (aka “mommy”) blogosphere is a perennial pet peeve.

Then there was an explosion of derision and contempt among the men of Beaudoin's company.

I said this was not friendship, but a slavery, which was the derision of the Court.

When he gave interviews to the press, he was often quoted talking about his native country with derision.

Most objects of Internet derision only remain interesting for a day or two, tops.

Word Value for derision
Scrable

9

Words with friends

10

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