derision |
abhorrence |
Related terms |
Derision is a related term of abhorrence.
As nouns the difference between derision and abhorrence
is that
derision is derision while
abhorrence is extreme aversion or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike or loathing .
derision |
slight |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between derision and slight
is that
derision is act of treating with disdain while
slight is the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
As an adjective slight is
small, weak, or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.
As a verb slight is
to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.
derision |
derisory |
As a noun derision
is derision.
As an adjective derisory is
laughably small or inadequate.
derision |
contumely |
Related terms |
Derision is a related term of contumely.
As nouns the difference between derision and contumely
is that
derision is derision while
contumely is offensive and abusive language or behaviour; scorn, insult.
derision |
neglect |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between derision and neglect
is that
derision is act of treating with disdain while
neglect is the act of neglecting.
As a verb neglect is
to fail to care for or attend to something.
derision |
burlesque |
Related terms |
Derision is a related term of burlesque.
As nouns the difference between derision and burlesque
is that
derision is derision while
burlesque is a derisive art form that mocks by imitation; a parody.
As an adjective burlesque is
parodical; parodic.
As a verb burlesque is
to make a parody of.
derision |
trenchant |
As a noun derision
is derision.
As an adjective trenchant is
(obsolete) fitted to trench or cut; gutting; sharp.
derision |
insult |
Synonyms |
As nouns the difference between derision and insult
is that
derision is act of treating with disdain while
insult is an action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude.
As a verb insult is
to behave in an obnoxious and superior manner (over, against).
derision |
antipathy |
Related terms |
Derision is a related term of antipathy.
As nouns the difference between derision and antipathy
is that
derision is derision while
antipathy is contrariety or opposition in feeling; settled aversion or dislike; repugnance; distaste.
derision |
disfavour |
Related terms |
As nouns the difference between derision and disfavour
is that
derision is act of treating with disdain while
disfavour is the state of being out of favour.
As a verb disfavour is
to show lack of favour or antipathy towards.
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