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derisive - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'derisive' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Derisive [ a.]
- Expressing, serving for, or characterized by, derision.

Meaning of 'derisive' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . derisive [ s]
Meaning (1):
- abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
Example in sentence:
  • a jeering crowd;
  • derisive laughter;
  • her mocking smile;
  • taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'

Nearby Words:

deracinate deracinated deracinating deraign deraignment derail derailed derailing derailment derain

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