The noun "derision" means ridicule or mockery, the act of scoffing at or making fun of someone or something.
Das Substantiv "derision" bedeutet Spott oder Hohn, also das Verspotten oder Lächerlichmachen von jemandem oder etwas.
| Word | derision |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | ridicule; mockery. |
| Sentence | Greeting his pretentious dialogue with derision, the critics refused to consider his play seriously. |
| Related Words | deride, V. |
Tags: psat, hf
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