derisions
Acts of ridicule
Derisions is the plural of derision, meaning instances of contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
Where derision is usually a mass noun describing scornful treatment in general, derisions emphasizes separate acts or expressions of contempt: The proposal met with derisions from all sides.
The plural form is uncommon but appears when distinguishing multiple sources or occasions of mockery.
Scornful ridicule or travesty
- tauntsMocking, provoking remarks
- jeersDerisive vocal abuse
- sneersContemptuous facial expressions
- scoffsExpresses mocking disbelief
insults · put-downs · jibes · barbs · wisecracks · cutting remarks · sarcasm · scorn
Loss of dignity
- public shamingCommunal reputational punishment
- ostracismBanishment from a group
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- hazingAbusive initiation practices
exclusion · stigmatization · degradation · disrespect · marginalization · peer pressure · social rejection · cancellation
Mockery exposing vice
- caricatureExaggerated comic depiction
- lampoonHarsh public mockery
- parodySatirical imitation
- editorial cartoonsSatirical drawings about news
slogans · chants · effigy · propaganda · smear campaign · attack ads · mudslinging · character assassination
mockery
Scornful ridicule or travesty
scoffs · insults · put-downs · jibes · barbs · wisecracks · cutting remarks · sarcasm · scorn · contempt
humiliation
Loss of dignity
- public shamingCommunal reputational punishment
- ostracismBanishment from a group
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
hazing · exclusion · stigmatization · degradation · disrespect · marginalization · peer pressure · social rejection · cancellation · pile-on
satire
Mockery exposing vice
- caricatureExaggerated comic depiction
- lampoonHarsh public mockery
- parodySatirical imitation
editorial cartoons · slogans · chants · effigy · propaganda · smear campaign · attack ads · mudslinging · character assassination · spin
derisionspraises
Verbally commends
accolades · admirations · commendations · acclaims · tributes
derisionsreverence
Profound admiring respect
veneration · respect · esteem · admiration · deference
derisionsrespect
Regard with honor
honor · dignification · celebration · recognition · appreciation