derision
nounMockery that expresses contempt.
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nounA contrast between appearance and reality or expectation and outcome; in speech, meaning different from the literal words.
Contrast of meaning or expectation
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irreverence
nounA lack of the respect or seriousness conventionally shown to someone or something.
parody
nounAn imitation that exaggerates distinctive features for comic or critical effect.
sarcasm
nounCutting or mocking language, often expressing the opposite of the intended meaning.
satire
nounHumor, irony, or exaggeration used to expose and criticize faults or wrongdoing.
scorn
nounOpen contempt or mocking disrespect.
travesty
nounA badly distorted or absurd imitation of something worthy.
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