derision

noun (derision — uncountable)

«derision» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Unkind laughter or comments that show you think someone or something is stupid or worthless; mocking. tree →
The state of being laughed at: «an object of derision». tree →

In the lessons

In stories and history: an idea or person may be met with derision at first, before being proven right (inventors, explorers). In ethics and school life: derision is a form of bullying — laughing at someone hurts. In the Bible, people held Jesus up to derision at the cross. Phrases: «with derision», «an object of derision», «hoots of derision», «met with derision».

Examples

The crowd greeted the referee's decision with derision. tree →
His idea was met with derision, but later it made him famous. tree →
She ignored the derision of the older boys. tree →
The giant laughed in derision at the tiny knight. tree →
The poor singer became an object of derision. tree →
Derision can hurt more than a push. tree →
I am called Curlicue, and am an object of derision; I entreat you to make me less ridiculous.’ tree →

Note

Uncountable. Related: «deride» (verb, to mock), «derisive» (showing derision), «derisory» (so small it is laughable: «a derisory offer»). Formal; in speech say «mocking» or «laughing at».

In Jewish tradition

In this verse it means being laughed at and shamed by enemies.

Interpretation. Tradition reads it as part of the shame of the golden calf. The people's sin made Israel a joke to its enemies.

Examples

And when Moses saw that the people were broken loose — for Aaron had let them loose for a derision among their enemies — (Torah EXO.32.25, JPS 1917) tree →
For was not Israel a derision unto thee? (Prophets JER.48.27, JPS 1917) tree →
He that sitteth in heaven laugheth, the Lord hath them in derision. (Writings PSA.2.4, JPS 1917) tree →
I am become a derision to all my people, and their song all the day. (Writings LAM.3.14, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Uncountable. Related: «deride» (verb, to mock), «derisive» (showing derision), «derisory» (so small it is laughable: «a derisory offer»). Formal; in speech say «mocking» or «laughing at».

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «derision» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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Trees and pragmatics of «derision» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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