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derisive - characterized by or expressing derision

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What could be a sentence with the word contempt in it?

I am regarding your question with contempt, as it is vague in nature. ^ There's one. xD


Which quote expresses a tone of contempt?

A quote with that expresses a tone of contempt is “behind all their personal vanity, women themselves always have an impersonal contempt for woman.” Contempt can be defined as disdain, worthless, vile, or scorn.


When a person makes a statement which defames another person publicly what is the offense called?

To defame someone, that is, to impair their reputation by making false statements about them, is not usually a criminal offence but rather a civil wrong or tort which forms the basis of a lawsuit. In some jurisdictions this is simply called defamation but in others there are differences in law and procedure depending on whether the defamatory statement was published as an oral statement or as a written one. Oral defamation is called slander whereas written defamation is called libel.


Historical development of contempt of court?

Contempt of court has been a legal concept since at least the 12th century in England but has evolved over time. Originally intended to maintain the authority and dignity of the court, it has expanded to include both civil and criminal contempt. This evolution reflects changing attitudes towards the balance between freedom of expression and respect for judicial processes.


What is a deliberate violation of the order of a judge?

A deliberate violation of a judge's order is known as contempt of court. This can include actions such as disobeying a court order, disrupting court proceedings, or showing disrespect towards the judge. Contempt of court can result in penalties such as fines, imprisonment, or other sanctions.

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What is a landlubber?

A landlubber is one who passes his life on land. So called by seamen in contempt or ridicule.


What statements is true about satire?

Satire uses contempt and ridicule to make a critical or humorous statement about a human weakness or society in general. Satire uses contempt and ridicule to make a critical or humorous statement about a human weakness or society in general. Satire uses contempt and ridicule to make a critical or humorous statement about a human weakness or society in general. Satire uses contempt and ridicule to make a critical or humorous statement about a human weakness or society in general. Satire uses contempt and ridicule to make a critical or humorous statement about a human weakness or society in general.


What is it called when a writer uses language to be witty and insulting?

That is called sarcasm. It involves using irony or mocking language to convey contempt or ridicule.


What is the meaning of the word mok?

There is no such word called "mok". However, there is a word called "mock". This means to mimic someone or to treat them with ridicule, depredation and contempt.


What is an synonym for contempt?

disrespect, antipathy, ridicule, neglect, hatred, disregard, disdain, defiance


What is a synonym for mockery?

Joke, parody, farce, travesty, jest, insult, disrespect, ridicule, scorn, contempt...


What is the definition of deride?

To laugh at with contempt; to laugh to scorn; to turn to ridicule or make sport of; to mock; to scoff at.


What is derision in a sentence?

Derision is a strong feeling of contempt, often expressed through mockery or ridicule.


How does Napoleon express his contempt for Snowball's windmill plans?

By urinating on them


What does derise mean?

It means contempt; ridicule, for example: "The criminal had nothing but derision for the law."


What statements are true regarding iambic poetry?

It was used to express satire or to ridicule another person...


A deliberate violation of the violation of a judge is called?

Contempt, or contempt of court