derision Meaning, Definition & Usage

De*ri"sion noun

Etymology

L. derisio: cf. F. dérision. See Deride.

Definitions

1. The act of deriding, or the state of being derided; mockery; scornful or contemptuous treatment which holds one up to ridicule.

   He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh; the Lord shall have them in derision. Ps. ii. 4.

   Saan beheld their plight, And to his mates thus in derision called. Milton.

2. An object of derision or scorn; a laughing-stock.

   I was a derision to all my people. Lam. iii. 14.

   Syn. -- Scorn; mockery; contempt; insult; ridicule.