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Meaning of the word derision in English

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derision

US /dɪˈrɪʒ.ən/
UK /dɪˈrɪʒ.ən/
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Noun

1.

contemptuous ridicule or mockery

Example:
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His proposal was met with widespread derision.
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The crowd greeted the speaker with shouts of derision.
Synonym:
ridiculemockeryscorncontemptdisdain
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