DERISIONS
Noun
derisions
plural of derision
Anagrams
• Ironsides, ironsides, resinoids
Source: Wiktionary
DERISION
De*ri"sion, n. Etym: [L. derisio: cf. F. dérision. See Deride.]
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. Saderision 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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