96 entries under derision topic. ×

34
scorn(noun, cut, feeling, respect, slight)
25
disdain(noun, feeling, respect, abuse, neglect)
18
ridicule(noun, cut, scorn, censure, shame)
15
disrespect(noun, disregard, slight, abuse, neglect)
14
contumely(noun, slight, abuse, scorn, spot)
14
mockery(noun, cut, slight, abuse, scorn)
12
disregard(noun, neglect, scorn, dislike, insult)
12
sarcasm(noun, cut, scorn, twist, censure)
11
antipathy(noun, scorn, dislike, hatred, hate)
11
hatred(noun, scorn, dislike, insult, hate)
10
disparagement(noun, cut, scorn, censure, shame)
8
insolence(noun, order, disregard, slight, abuse)
7
arrogance(noun, abuse, scorn, dislike, insult)
7
despite(noun, order, feeling, respect, slight)
7
slight(noun, abuse, neglect, scorn, spot)
7
taunt(noun, slight, abuse, scorn, twist)
6
despisal(noun, feeling, respect, scorn, dislike)
6
impudence(noun, order, feeling, disregard, slight)
5
hauteur(noun, scorn, dislike, hatred, pride)
5
audacity(noun, order, disregard, abuse, scorn)
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