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derisive

1. expressing contempt or ridicule

“a harsh, derisive laugh”

adjective

/dəˈraɪsɪv/

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derisive

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"He derisively _____ my concerns about the project."

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  • insulting
  • mocking
  • disdainful
  • crucial
  • fateful
  • decisive

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