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1
a person or thing that is made fun of
- after yet another last place finish, the team became nothing more than a derision to all but its most loyal fans
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2
the making of unkind jokes as a way of showing one's scorn for someone or something
- their absurd behavior on the awards show became a source of derision for comedians
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“Derision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derision. Accessed 17 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of derision was in the 14th century
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