Derisory and Tenuous

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

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

Nearby Words: derision, derisive

Tenuous adjective - Very thin in gauge or diameter.

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Derisory and tenuous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Derisory" instead an adjective "Tenuous".

Nearby Words: tenuously, tenuity

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