Derision and Ovation

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

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Ovation is an antonym for derision.

Ovation noun - Enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval.

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Derision is an antonym for ovation in applause topic.

unanimous derision

unanimous ovation

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Ovation and Derision. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/derision/ovation

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Ovation or Derision. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/derision/ovation.

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