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derisive

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  1. 1. a. Expressing, serving for, or characterized by, derision. Source: opted
  2. 2. adj. abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule Source: wordnet
  3. 3. Expressing, serving for, or characterized by, derision. "Derisive taunts." Pope. -- De*ri"sive*ly, adv. -- De*ri"sive*ness, n. Source: webster
  4. 4. Expressing, serving for, or characterized by, derision."Derisive taunts." Pope.-- De*ri"sive*ly, adv.-- De*ri"sive*ness, n. Source: adambom
  5. 5. j:100 s. abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule Source: ecdict

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