object of derision
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Derision — De*ri sion, n. [L. derisio: cf. F. d[ e]rision. See {Deride}.] 1. The act of deriding, or the state of being derided; mockery; scornful or contemptuous treatment which holds one up to ridicule. [1913 Webster] He that sitteth in the heavens shall… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
object — I n. 1) a material, physical object 2) a sex object 3) (grammar) a direct; indirect object 4) (misc.) an object of derision; an unidentified flying object (= UFO) II v. 1) to object strenuously, strongly, violently 2) (D; intr.) to object to (to… … Combinatory dictionary
derision — n. 1) to arouse, provoke derision 2) an object of derision * * * [dɪ rɪʒ(ə)n] provokederision an object of to arouse … Combinatory dictionary
derision — [n] insult, disrespect backhanded compliment*, brickbat*, Bronx cheer*, butt*, comeback, contempt, contumely, crack, dig*, disdain, disparagement, dump*, jab, jest, joke, laughingstock, laughter, mockery, object of ridicule, parting shot,… … New thesaurus
derision — derisible /di riz euh beuhl/, adj. /di rizh euhn/, n. 1. ridicule; mockery: The inept performance elicited derision from the audience. 2. an object of ridicule. [1350 1400; ME derisioun < OF derision < LL derision (s. of derisio), equiv. to L… … Universalium
derision — /dəˈrɪʒən/ (say duh rizhuhn) noun 1. the act of deriding; ridicule; mockery: *Some of the girls would send after them shouts of derision mingled with disappointment. –jessica anderson, 1978. 2. an object of ridicule: *He was a good player, but… …
derision — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin derision , derisio, from Latin deridēre Date: 14th century 1. a. the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt b. a state of being derided 2. an object of ridicule or scorn … New Collegiate Dictionary
derision — de•ri•sion [[t]dɪˈrɪʒ ən[/t]] n. 1) the act of deriding; ridicule; mockery 2) an object of ridicule • Etymology: 1350–1400; ME derisioun < OF derision < LL dērīsiō; see deride, tion de•ris′i•ble ˈrɪz ə bəl adj … From formal English to slang
Erotic humiliation — This article is about consensual erotic humiliation; for abusive sexual humiliation, see the main article humiliation Erotic humiliation is the consensual use of psychological humiliation in a sexual context, whereby one person gains arousal or… … Wikipedia
mock — mockable, adj. mocker, n. mockingly, adv. /mok/, v.t. 1. to attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision. 2. to ridicule by mimicry of action or speech; mimic derisively. 3. to mimic, imitate, or counterfeit. 4. to challenge; defy: His… … Universalium
mock — /mɒk / (say mok) verb (t) 1. to assail or treat with ridicule or derision. 2. to ridicule by mimicry of action or speech; mimic derisively. 3. to mimic, imitate, or counterfeit. 4. to defy; set at naught. 5. to deceive, delude, or disappoint.… …
