derision
nounMockery that expresses contempt.
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sarcasm
nounCutting or mocking language, often expressing the opposite of the intended meaning.
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nounHumor, irony, or exaggeration used to expose and criticize faults or wrongdoing.
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nounA badly distorted or absurd imitation of something worthy.
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