His derisive laughter made me think that I was wrong.
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Derisive
/dɪˈraɪsɪv/
Synonyms for "derisive" (164 found)
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Noun(5 words)
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While we were adjusting the lens a kookaburra somewhere out of sight burst into his peals of derisive laughter; the shrill chorus of unseen frogs, an ever-present accompaniment to the stillness of the Australian country, was the only other sound.
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That writer is known for his derisive style.
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The critic's review of the film was derisive.
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