irrision

noun

ir·​ri·​sion

ə̇ˈrizhən

plural -s

: a laughing at a person or thing : derision

Word History

Etymology

Latin irrision-, irrisio, from irrisus (past participle of irridēre to laugh at, from in- in- entry 2 + ridēre to laugh) + -ion-, -io -ion

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