Derision and Distaste

Derision

Derision noun - A person or thing that is made fun of.

Distaste and derision are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Distaste" instead a noun "Derision".

Distaste

Distaste noun - A dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness.

Derision and distaste are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Derision" instead a noun "Distaste".

Nearby Word: distasteful

How words are described

similar similar derision similar distaste
certain certain derision certain distaste
utter utter derision utter distaste
considerable considerable derision considerable distaste
Other adjectives: constant, absolute, cold, understandable, general.
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