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noun • witty language used to convey insults or scorn • a genre of literature and performing arts, in which shortcomings are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming others | ||||||||
| 22% | 12 | Derision or belittling attitude | ||||||
noun • the act of making a person or a thing seem little or unimportant. | ||||||||
| 22% | 11 | Derision or mockery | ||||||
noun • a prayer to avert or remove some evil or disaster • the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself) | ||||||||
Literary Derision Crossword Clue
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SATIRE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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SATIRE
Updated: October 10, 2023
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