Derisive and Needling

Derisive

Derisive adjective - So foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter.

Needling and derisive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Needling" instead an adjective "Derisive".

Needling

Definitions of Derisive not found.

Derisive and needling are semantically related. You can use "Derisive" instead an adjective "Needling".

Nearby Words: needle, needled
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