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Noun
Example: “His idea met with derision.”
Synonyms: mockery, ridicule
Antonyms: respect
Adverb
Example: “He laughed derisively at the proposal.”
Synonyms: mockingly, scornfully
Antonyms: respectfully, seriously
Example: “He laughed scornfully at the suggestion.”
Synonyms: contemptuously, mockingly
Antonyms: respectfully, admiringly
Adjective
Example: “His sarcastic reply upset everyone.”
Synonyms: mocking, ironic
Antonyms: sincere, kind
Example: “She answered sarcastically, which made things worse.”
Synonyms: ironically
Antonyms: sincerely
Verb
Example: “He sneered at the idea.”
Synonyms: mock
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