Antonyms for derision

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dih-rizh-uh n

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈrɪʒ ən

Definition of derision

Origin : c.1400, from Old French derision "derision, mockery" (13c.), from Latin derisionem (nominative derisio), noun of action from past participle stem of deridere "ridicule," from de- "down" (see de-) + ridere "to laugh."

noun insult, disrespect

Example sentences :

We could look for no response but laughs of derision or the missiles of a mob.
Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VII (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier

It alternates with derision, and is compatible with contempt.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 57, No. 352, February 1845 » by Various

Soon after, the mighty menaces of Caligula against them ended in mockery and derision.
Extract from : « Tacitus on Germany » by Tacitus

I said this was not friendship, but a slavery, which was the derision of the Court.
Extract from : « The Memoirs of the Louis XIV. and The Regency, Complete » by Elizabeth-Charlotte, Duchesse d'Orleans

Then there was an explosion of derision and contempt among the men of Beaudoin's company.
Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola

Well, let the others hold us in derision and contempt if they choose.
Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola

The men shouted in derision and passed on, firing their matchlocks as a mock salute.
Extract from : « The Scapegoat » by Hall Caine

Not accustomed to derision, Wolverstone replied in kind and with interest.
Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini

Must we not suppose somewhere in the universe a slight treachery and derision?
Extract from : « Essays, Second Series » by Ralph Waldo Emerson

The echo of that derision was soon lost in the jingle of Algernon's guineas.
Extract from : « Audrey Craven » by May Sinclair

Synonyms for derision

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