derision

n. ஏளனம், கேலிக் கூத்து, எள்ளப்படும் பொருள்.

Synonyms

scorn contempt mockery irony sarcasm contumely disrespect

Antonyms

respect regard admiration reverence

De*ri"sion, n. Etym: [L. derisio: cf. F. dérision. See Deride.] 1. The act of deriding, or the state of being derided; mockery; scornful or contemptuous treatment which holds one up to ridicule. He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh; the Lord shall have them in derision. Ps. ii. 4. Saderision called. Milton. 2. An object of derision or scorn; a laughing-stock. I was a derision to all my people. Lam. iii. 14. Syn. -- Scorn; mockery; contempt; insult; ridicule.

derision - Similar Words

decision diversion detrusion detrition detorsion detersion demission demersion decursion adversion