How to use "derision" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "derision" in popular movie and book plots

  • But instead of earning the appreciation of the owner and community, Billy earns scorn and derision from the local Christians.  - Mystery Walk (novel)
  • Moray's position at the Bon Marche is a reference to Octave Mouret's derision and constant competition with the same.  - The Paradise (TV series)
  • Then Northrup insists he is in charge now and laughs in derision when the King claims the people are stronger than Northrup's army and navy.  - The Royal Bed
  • Todor, who is usually the target of nothing but derision and ridicule, is not only invited for the first time, but is made the guest of honor.  - Then I Sentenced Them All to Death
  • General Bogess' account of the battle is met initially with stunned silence and then derision and disbelief.  - March to the Sea (novel)
  • Masaru and Yuki commit to starting a family, while he joins a yakuza gang, to the derision of Akira.  - The Warped Ones
  • Porky enters the scene addresses in derision of Daffy, saying that Daffy and the decoy could never "mean anything to each other".  - A Coy Decoy
  • Pantsalot beats Bugs back twice, and destroys Bugs' lance on his third attempt with his shield, earning Bugs the derision of the crowd ("Hey.  - Knights Must Fall
  • Fogell's fake ID is met with derision by Seth and Evan, as it states that Fogell's name is simply "McLovin".  - Superbad (film)
  • A mr Nichols is assigned to draw the border between the two new countries, to the derision of an experienced administrator named Basham.  - The Great Indian Novel
  • Veda treats her with derision and makes it clear that she is ashamed of her mother.  - Mildred Pierce (film)
  • Tom meets Roxy with derision and Roxy tells him that he is her son, and uses this fact to blackmail him into financially supporting her.  - Pudd'nhead Wilson
  • He can't (at one and the same time), pretend to his students and fellow faculty; to stand for the derision of low morals.  - The Blue Angel
  • Their relationship is fiery and passionate, but it is the focus of gossip and derision throughout the kingdom.  - Edward II (film)
  • Luther and Nora find themselves the objects of derision and anxiously await their departure on Christmas Day.  - Skipping Christmas
  • Keyes suggested warning Lord Mordaunt, his wife's employer, to derision from Catesby.  - Gunpowder Plot

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