Derision : synonyms and lexical field

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Looking for words with meaning close to 'derision': discover synonyms for the word derision, such as ridicule or disdain.

The lexical field offers related words, which refer to the same idea, the same concept as derision. It is common for a word to have several meanings. In this case, the context of the word helps to determine its correct meaning.
Example of words in the same lexical field as "derision": ridicule and disdain.


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Synonyms for derision sorted by degree of synonymy

List of synonyms for derision Degree of synonymy of derision Frequency in the language
ridicule
   40013 1.96  
disdain
   30020 0.53  
contempt
   30020 5.02  
scorn
   30020 1.16  
insult
   30020 12.53  
subsannation
   30017 0  
mockery
   30014 1.84  
defiance
   30013 1.12  
sarcasm
   30012 2.86  
travesty
   30010 0.90  
disregard
   30008 3.51  
satire
   30003 0.65  
irony
   29952 4.57  
gagging
   29949 0.57  
scorning
   20021 0.04  
ridiculing
   20021 0.10  
derogation
   20021 0  
disparagement
   20021 0.02  
denigration
   20021 0.02  
disparaging
   20021 0.31  

Lexical field of "derision"

ridicule
disdain
contempt
scorn
insult
subsannation
mockery
defiance
sarcasm
travesty
disregard
satire
irony
gagging
scorning
ridiculing
derogation
disparagement
denigration
disparaging
misprision
obtrectation
distain
reviling
discredit
disgrace
shame
mockingness
condescension
insulting
belittlement
reproach
villainy
mocking
discrediting
indignity
detraction
discourtesy
disfavour
disreputation
disapprovement
insultation
insolence
vilifying
desecration
disrespect
misregard
belittling
vilipendency
sport