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derisive

IPA pronunciation: /dɪˈraɪ.sɪv/

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Russian meaning

Насмешливый, саркастический

English definition

Expressing contempt or ridicule.

Example

The audience greeted the flawed hypothesis with derisive laughter.

Collocations

derisive laughter
derisive remarks
derisive smile

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