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Synonyms
de·ri·sion (dĭ-rĭzh́ən)

[Middle English derisioun, from Anglo-Norman, from Late Latin dērīsiō, dērīsiōn-, from Latin dērīsus past participle of dērīdēre, to deride; see deride.]

noun 

    1. Contemptuous or jeering laughter; ridicule.
    2. A state of being derided: The proposal was held in derision by members of the board.
  2. An object of ridicule; a laughingstock.