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derision vs discourtesy

discourtesy vs derision

derision and discourtesy both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
derision Yes No No No
discourtesy Yes No No No
As nouns, discourtesy is a hypernym of derision; that is, discourtesy is a word with a broader meaning than derision:
  • derision: the act of deriding or treating with contempt
  • discourtesy: a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
Other hypernyms of derision include offence, offense, offensive activity.
As nouns, discourtesy is a hypernym of derision; that is, discourtesy is a word with a broader meaning than derision:
  • derision: contemptuous laughter
  • discourtesy: an expression of lack of respect
Other hypernyms of derision include disrespect.
derision (noun) discourtesy (noun)
the act of deriding or treating with contempt a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings of others
contemptuous laughter a manner that is rude and insulting
an expression of lack of respect
Difference between derision and discourtesy

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