derision

/dɪˈrɪʒən/
noun
  1. The act of mocking or showing contempt for someone or something; ridicule.
    • The audience greeted his speech with derision and loud boos.
    • She faced derision from her classmates for wearing an old-fashioned dress.
    • His proposal was met with derision by the board of directors.
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