derision in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

derision in the PONS Dictionary

derision Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to meet sth with derision
tourner qc en dérision
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It can be used to strengthen a statement or, sometimes, to indicate derision of an opinion, aided by the tone of voice.
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It has come to be used as a term of derision implying conservative or dated aesthetics and unremarkable specifications.
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The mishandling of economic affairs made the historian a target of derision and indignation among the general public.
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His soldiers and servants were charged first to gouge out the eyes of these heretical counterfeits and then carry them through the town in derision.
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Some decisions from the early years are now subjected to derision.
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Derision has quickly moved to admiration -- and not just condescendingly.
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Kaput is considered an object of derision to most, due to his fat body and his manner.
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The slogan attracted derision from across the news media.
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It mixes reflections on the passing of time, bitter derision, invective, and religious fervor.
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Rejection and derision from his own people only served to ferment his hatred.
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