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The definition of derisive is verbal abuse, expressing ridicule or mocking someone.

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An example of something that would be described as derisive is a tirade of verbal abuse and jeering.

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See derisive in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

showing derision; ridiculing
provoking derision; ridiculous

Origin: ML derisivus: see derision & -ive

Related Forms:

derisively adverb
derisiveness noun

See derisive in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Mocking; jeering.

Related Forms:

de·riˈsive·ly adverb

de·riˈsive·ness noun

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