Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Derision.
Derision - as a noun
Contemptuous laughter
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discourtesy17disrespect15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of deriding or treating with contempt
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ridicule11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discourtesy17offence15offense13offensive activityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He endured derision from his classmates after tripping and falling in the hallway."
"The crowd erupted in derision when the politician made a ridiculous claim."
"She couldn't bear the derision of her colleagues after making a major mistake."
"His article was met with derision and criticism from the literary community."
"They laughed at him in derision when he suggested such a far-fetched idea."
Word Game Points
Is DERISION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, derision is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DERISION has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is DERISION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, derision is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDERISION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is DERISION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, derision is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDERISION has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
