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derision vs takedown

takedown vs derision

derision and takedown both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
derision Yes No No No
takedown Yes No No No
As nouns, takedown is a hyponym of derision; that is, takedown is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than derision:
  • derision: contemptuous laughter
  • takedown: a crushing remark
Other hyponyms of derision include jeer, jeering, mockery, scoff, scoffing, put-down, squelch, squelcher, befooling, stultification.
derision (noun) takedown (noun)
the act of deriding or treating with contempt a crushing remark
contemptuous laughter (amateur wrestling) being brought to the mat from a standing position
Difference between derision and takedown

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