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as in joke
a person or thing that is made fun of
after yet another last place finish, the team became nothing more than a derision to all but its most loyal fans
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as in ridicule
the making of unkind jokes as a way of showing one's scorn for someone or something
their absurd behavior on the awards show became a source of derision for comedians
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Recent Examples of derision
Historically, such allegations would be considered with suspicion, even derision, the woman’s words dissected and analysed for holes, the woman subsequently dragged back through them.
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Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
The disparity between its 76% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes versus its 30% audience response paints an interesting picture, especially as the film has become an unavoidable point of derision online.
—Lucy Ford, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
Online, fans and the press were brutal; McCourt still inspires derision on Dodgers subreddits.
—Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
From the moment Sandoval arrives at the castle in Episode 1, his mere presence incites derision.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
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Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
The disparity between its 76% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes versus its 30% audience response paints an interesting picture, especially as the film has become an unavoidable point of derision online.
—Lucy Ford, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
Online, fans and the press were brutal; McCourt still inspires derision on Dodgers subreddits.
—Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
From the moment Sandoval arrives at the castle in Episode 1, his mere presence incites derision.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for derision
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Conan O'Brien Named Host Of The 2025 Oscars By Megan Cartwright Deputy Entertainment Editor Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 Conan O'Brien revealed on his podcast that part of his Oscars promo joke was cut by the Academy.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Elsewhere in the evolving saga of drama between Arrietty and Jewels, Suzie previously revealed to EW that Jewels didn't initially tell any of the other queens or judges about Arrietty's revenge plot in stealing Jewels' roast jokes.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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Colin Jost was once again the subject of some good-natured ridicule while sitting behind the Weekend Updates desk.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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The interaction quickly became the subject of online ridicule.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Dozens of targets were chosen, based on Hamas readiness to execute terror attacks, and build up and re-arm its forces.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
18 Mar. 2025
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In 1950s America, Jews were central targets of McCarthyism and the Red Scare.—
Adam Jaffe,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Derision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derision. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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