Derision and Pasquinade

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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Derision and pasquinade are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Derision" instead a noun "Pasquinade".
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