Derision

Derision (N)

Pronunciation: dih-rizh-uhn

Word Meaning: Contemptuous ridicule or mockery; the act of treating someone or something with scorn or disrespect.

Uses in Sentence:

1. The speaker faced derision from the audience after making an insensitive comment.
2. His ideas were met with derision rather than serious consideration.
3. The students responded to the teacher’s mistake with derision.

Synonyms:

1. Ridicule
2. Mockery
3. Scoffing
4. Scorn
5. Taunting

Antonyms:

1. Praise
2. Admiration
3. Respect
4. Approval
5. Applause

Word Meaning in Hindi: ताना (Tana), उपहास (Upahas), उपेक्षा (Upeksha)

Word uses in Hindi:

1. अपमानजनक टिप्पणी करने के बाद उपभोक्ताओं की तरफ से वक्ता ने उपहास का सामना किया। (The speaker faced derision from the audience after making an insensitive comment.)
2. उसके विचारों का गंभीरता से नहीं, बल्कि उपहास से सामना हुआ। (His ideas were met with derision rather than serious consideration.)
3. शिक्षक की ग़लती का जवाब छात्रों ने उपेक्षा करके दिया। (The students responded to the teacher’s mistake with derision.)