Despitefulness
Despitefulness noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.
Usage example: the undisguised despitefulness with which the fashion designer announces his “10 worst” list
Ridicule and despitefulness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ridicule" instead a noun "Despitefulness".
Ridicule
Ridicule noun - The making of unkind jokes as a way of showing one's scorn for someone or something.
Despitefulness and ridicule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Despitefulness" instead a noun "Ridicule".
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