Word of the day
derision
1. contemptuous ridicule or mockery
“my stories were greeted with derision and disbelief”
noun
/dəˈrɪʒ(ə)n/
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"Their _____ behavior on the awards show became a source of derision for comedians."
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- jest
- disdain
- praise
- scorn
- applause
- approval
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