Derision
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
Pasquinade and derision are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pasquinade" instead a noun "Derision".
Pasquinade
Pasquinade noun - A creative work that uses sharp humor to point up the foolishness of a person, institution, or human nature in general.
Usage example: a pasquinade of Washington society that features thinly disguised portraits of several political power brokers
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Synonyms for Pasquinade
Derision and pasquinade are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Derision" instead a noun "Pasquinade".
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Related pairs
- sport and derision
- sport and pasquinade
- caricature and derision
- caricature and pasquinade
- raillery and derision
- raillery and pasquinade
- mock and derision
- mock and pasquinade
- ridicule and derision
- ridicule and pasquinade
- mockery and derision
- mockery and pasquinade
- banter and derision
- banter and pasquinade
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