irrision (Meaning)

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irrision (n.)

The act of laughing at another; derision.

Synonyms & Antonyms of irrision

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irrision Sentence Examples

  1. The comedian's jokes were met with irrision from the audience, causing the show to be cut short.
  2. The politician's rivals mocked his campaign promises, their remarks filled with irrision and disdain.
  3. The critics' review of the film was scathing, their words dripping with irrision and sarcasm.
  4. The child's classmates met his attempts at humor with irrision, making him feel like an outsider.
  5. The irrision directed at the singer after her off-key performance was relentless, leaving her feeling humiliated and discouraged.
  6. The teacher's attempts to engage the students were met with irrision, causing her to question her teaching methods.
  7. The scientist's theory was met with irrision by the scientific community, hindering his attempts to gain funding for his research.
  8. The traveler's misadventures were recounted among his friends with irrision, much to his chagrin and embarrassment.
  9. The politician's opponents seized upon his past mistakes, using them as fodder for their irrision and attacks.
  10. The artist's unconventional style was met with irrision and rejection by the art establishment, leading to years of struggle and obscurity.

FAQs About the word irrision

The act of laughing at another; derision.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The comedian's jokes were met with irrision from the audience, causing the show to be cut short.

The politician's rivals mocked his campaign promises, their remarks filled with irrision and disdain.

The critics' review of the film was scathing, their words dripping with irrision and sarcasm.

The child's classmates met his attempts at humor with irrision, making him feel like an outsider.