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    DERISIVE Synonyms

    There are 13 synonyms of the word derisive. (exact relations)
    There are 7 hypernyms of the word derisive. (close relations)
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    Definition of DERISIVEAntonyms of DERISIVE
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    deridederisionderisively

    Best Alternative Words for DERISIVE

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    mocking
    		verb, adjectivev, adj
    adjective satellite

    • abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

    • playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

    scornful
    		adjectiveadj
    adjective satellite

    • expressing extreme contempt

    taunting
    		verb, adjectivev, adj
    noun

    • aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

    adjective satellite

    • abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

    contemptuous
    		adjectiveadj
    adjective satellite

    • expressing extreme contempt

    ironic
    		adjectiveadj
    adjective satellite

    • humorously sarcastic or mocking

    • characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is

    sarcastic
    		adjectiveadj
    adjective

    • expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds

    sardonic
    		adjectiveadj
    adjective satellite

    • disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking

    sneering
    		adjectiveadj
    adjective satellite

    • expressive of contempt

    disdainful
    		adjectiveadj
    adjective satellite

    • expressing extreme contempt

    • having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

    gibelike
    		adjectiveadj
    adjective satellite

    • abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

    jeering
    		verb, adjectivev, adj
    noun

    • showing your contempt by derision

    adjective satellite

    • abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

    ridiculous
    		adjectiveadj
    adjective satellite

    • inspiring scornful pity

    • so unreasonable as to invite derision

    • broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce

    ridiculing
    		verb, adjectivev, adj
    noun

    • language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

    • the act of deriding or treating with contempt

    verb

    • subject to laughter or ridicule

    Best Hypernyms For DERISIVE

    Here is a list of related hypernyms for derisive, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
    Words (7)
    contempt jeering mockery ridicule sarcasm scorn sneering

    Alternatives for MOCKING

    Words (10)
    contemptuousironicalsarcasticsatiricalscathingscornfulsneeringtauntingridiculingbemock
    All synonyms for mocking
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