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Meanings of derisive in English

Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.

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Usage of derisive in English
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He heard derisive, scornful laughter that sounded vaguely flat and far away.
Time After Time
2
Bryant's derisive snort was enough to suggest that he did not agree.
The water room
3
But he does it rapidly and without any bitter or derisive idea.
Les Misérables
4
At least she didn't use a derisive tone when she quoted him.
Tarnished Knight
5
A slight derisive smile passed over the harsh features of the plague-nurse.
Old Saint Paul's: A Tale of the Plague and the Fire
6
But in his eyes a grim little smile of derisive amusement rested.
The Yukon Trail: A Tale of the North
7
But it was interrupted by rude and derisive laughter-andthe Tumble-Bugappeared.
Sketches New and Old
8
Ambrose had no difficulty in recognizing it as a derisive, flirtatious challenge.
The Fur Bringers: A Story of the Canadian Northwest
9
The doubter burst into an explosion of derisive laughter and walked away.
Russell H. Conwell, Founder of the Institutional Church in Ameri...
10
These recognitions were generally the occasion of many derisive and abusive epithets.
Camp-Fire and Cotton-Field: Southern Adventure in Time of War. /...
11
But a clear, derisive laugh from the opposite throne interrupted the answer.
The Blind Spot
12
From the mob of onlookers a chorus of derisive cheers went up.
The Trail of '98: A Northland Romance
13
We clambered aboard and shot our derisive exhaust at the diminishing town.
The Killer
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From the other side of the room, Hunter gave a derisive snort.
Moonburn
15
Never before had Pierre so acutely realised the derisive futility of Charity.
The Three Cities Trilogy: Rome, Volume 5
16
He was received by the young ladies with cries of derisive welcome.
"I Say No"
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United Kingdom
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United States of America
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