derision

Noun

Synonyms: ridicule

WordNet 3.0

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]