Derision and Mimicry

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Derision noun - The making of unkind jokes as a way of showing one's scorn for someone or something.

Usage example: her absurd behavior on the awards show became a source of derision for comedians

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

Mimicry noun - The act of mimicking; imitative behavior.

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Derision and mimicry are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Derision" instead a noun "Mimicry".

Nearby Word: mimic

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