Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.
1 He heard derisive , scornful laughter that sounded vaguely flat and far away.
2 Bryant's derisive snort was enough to suggest that he did not agree.
3 But he does it rapidly and without any bitter or derisive idea.
4 At least she didn't use a derisive tone when she quoted him.
5 A slight derisive smile passed over the harsh features of the plague-nurse.
6 But in his eyes a grim little smile of derisive amusement rested.
7 But it was interrupted by rude and derisive laughter-andthe Tumble-Bugappeared.
8 Ambrose had no difficulty in recognizing it as a derisive , flirtatious challenge.
9 The doubter burst into an explosion of derisive laughter and walked away.
10 These recognitions were generally the occasion of many derisive and abusive epithets.
11 But a clear, derisive laugh from the opposite throne interrupted the answer.
12 From the mob of onlookers a chorus of derisive cheers went up.
13 We clambered aboard and shot our derisive exhaust at the diminishing town.
14 From the other side of the room, Hunter gave a derisive snort.
15 Never before had Pierre so acutely realised the derisive futility of Charity.
16 He was received by the young ladies with cries of derisive welcome.
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