derision

The definition of derision is a feeling of deep hatred.

(noun)

An example of derision is the feeling opposing street gangs have for each other.

See derision in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

Origin: ME < LL derisio < derisus, pp. of deridere

See derision in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. Contemptuous or jeering laughter; ridicule.
b. A state of being derided: The proposal was held in derision by members of the board.
An object of ridicule; a laughingstock.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English derisioun

Origin: , from Anglo-Norman

Origin: , from Late Latin dērīsiō, dērīsiōn-

Origin: , from Latin dērīsus

Origin: , past participle of dērīdēre, to deride; see deride

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