Definition of derision

"derision" in the noun sense

1. derision

contemptuous laughter

2. derision, ridicule

the act of deriding or treating with contempt

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Quotations for derision

Laughter is akin to weeping, and true humour is as closely allied to pity as it is abhorrent to derision. [ H. Giles ]

Of all human actions, pride seldomest obtains its end; for, aiming at honor and reputation, it reaps contempt and derision. [ Walker ]

derision in Scrabble®

The word derision is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 9

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays In The Letters derision:

DERISION
(90)
DERISION
(90)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (9 words)

indorse, insider, iodines, iodiser, ionised, ioniser, ironies, noisier, rosined

 

All Scrabble® Plays For The Word derision

DERISION
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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In derision

DERISION
(90)
DERISION
(90)
INSIDER
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ROSINED
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IONISED
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IONISER
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IRONIES
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NOISIER
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ROSINED
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INDORSE
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INDORSE
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INSIDER
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INSIDER
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IODINES
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IODINES
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INSIDER
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INDORSE
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IODISER
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IODINES
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INDORSE
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INSIDER
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IODINES
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ROSINED
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IONISED
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IODISER
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IODISER
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IONISED
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IONISED
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IODISER
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NOISIER
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INSIDER
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IONISER
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NOISIER
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IRONIES
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derision in Words With Friends™

The word derision is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 10

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters derision:

ROSINED
(86 = 51 + 35)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (9 words)

indorse, insider, iodines, iodiser, ionised, ioniser, ironies, noisier, rosined

 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word derision

DERISION
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DERISION
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DERISION
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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In derision

ROSINED
(86 = 51 + 35)
INSIDER
(80 = 45 + 35)
INDORSE
(80 = 45 + 35)
IODINES
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INSIDER
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IODINES
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IONISED
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INDORSE
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IONISED
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IRONIES
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IONISER
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IODISER
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NOISIER
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IONISED
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IONISED
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ROSINED
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IONISED
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IODINES
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DERISION
(72)
DERISION
(72)
IODISER
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INSIDER
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NOISIER
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Words containing the sequence derision

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Words with derision in them (1 word)

Words that end with derision (1 word)

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