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disrespect vs derision

derision vs disrespect

disrespect and derision both are nouns.

disrespect is a verb but derision is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disrespect Yes No Yes No
derision Yes No No No
As nouns, derision is a hyponym of disrespect; that is, derision is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than disrespect:
  • disrespect: an expression of lack of respect
  • derision: contemptuous laughter
disrespect (noun) derision (noun)
a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous the act of deriding or treating with contempt
a disrespectful mental attitude contemptuous laughter
an expression of lack of respect
disrespect (verb) derision (verb)
have little or no respect for; hold in contempt
show a lack of respect for
Difference between disrespect and derision

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