Katagelasticist

//ˌkætəd͡ʒəˈlæstɪsɪst// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    One who enjoys mocking and laughing at others.

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"Aggressive humor might lead to “bad feelings” from others or to aggressive humor aimed at the katagelasticist in return."

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See katagelasticism.

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