Derisory and Malicious

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Derisory adjective - Intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value.

Usage example: a literary snob, she invariably used the derisory term “the boob tube” when referring to television

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Malicious and derisory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Malicious" instead an adjective "Derisory".

Nearby Words: derision, derisive

Malicious adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.

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Derisory and malicious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Derisory" instead an adjective "Malicious".

Nearby Words: malice, malignant, maliciously

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