Definitions for derisions

derisions de·ri·sion

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

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

You can make 361 anagrams from letters in derisions (deiinorss).

Definitions for derisions

noun

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

Origin of derisions

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 derisions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

It alternates with derision, and is compatible with contempt.

Word Value for derisions
Scrable

9

Words with friends

10

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