Found 3 items, similar to derision.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: derision cerca, ejekan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: derision derision n 1: contemptuous laughter 2: the act of deriding or treating with contempt [syn: ridicule]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Derision Derision \De*ri"sion\, n. [L. derisio: cf. F. d['e]rision. See Deride.] 1. The act of deriding, or the state of being derided; mockery; scornful or contemptuous treatment which holds one up to ridicule. [1913 Webster] He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh; the Lord shall have them in derision. --Ps. ii. 4. [1913 Webster] Satan beheld their plight, And to his mates thus in derision called. --Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. An object of derision or scorn; a laughing-stock. [1913 Webster] I was a derision to all my people. --Lam. iii. 14. Syn: Scorn; mockery; contempt; insult; ridicule. [1913 Webster]