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
  • There’s some comedy mixed in, but the show never reduces the monsters Bobby and Romy are dealing with to jokes.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 17 July 2026
  • Taco Bell has long been the butt of jokes about its menu causing intestinal concerns.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 July 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
  • As in previous days, the targets were largely in southern and coastal locations, including an area near a cancer hospital in Khuzestan province, Iran’s semi-official agency Mehr News said.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • When total daily food volume drops, a nutrient-dense first meal sets the tone for hitting muscle-preserving protein targets before appetite fades later in the day.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 15, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of targets
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