derisions

noun

plural of derision
1
as in jokes
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
as in ridicules
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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  1. jokes
  2. fools
  3. targets
Noun
  • Have each family member jot down a few happy thoughts, jokes, or silly notes on small slips of paper and place them in the jar.
    — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The two quickly became friends, spending the next two years cracking jokes at each other’s expense.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of jokes
Noun
  • This is an ignoble war making monsters and fools out of its participants, and against the uncontrollable weapons that are dragons, everyone’s resolve is crumbling.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 June 2026
  • This game makes fools of us all.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Definition of fools
Noun
  • While mega-cap pharma companies typically look to invest in assets that offer peak sales in the billions of dollars, Gayer has smaller targets in mind.
    — Brad Quick, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Truist declined to disclose details about hiring targets and compensation, or how many advisors the bank employs.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of targets
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“Derisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derisions. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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