Derision and Mocking

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Derision

Derision noun - A person or thing that is made fun of.
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Mocking and derision are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mocking" instead a noun "Derision".
Nearby Words: derisory, derisive, derided, derisively, derisiveness

Mocking

Mocking adjective - Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.
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Derision and mocking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Derision" instead a noun "Mocking".
Nearby Words: mock, mockery, mocked, mocker, mockingly

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  • Duel Boss The dialogue implies this may be the point of them challenging him (for all their mocking and derision about his horn, the two jerks just want to see him get stronger).
    Source: Duel Boss
  • Robotic Psychopath: Mocking Derision: He considers all organics to be inferior, referring to them as "meatbags" and offering/suggesting to murder them horribly whenever they happen to get annoying.
    Source: Characters / Knights of the Old Republic
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