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derisive
adjective
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
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dɪˈɹaɪ.sɪv
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adjective
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
“derisive laughter”
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derisive laughter
a jeering crowd
her mocking smile
taunting shouts of ‘coward’ and ‘sissy’
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