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derision Antonyms

Opposite of derision

Pinning down the opposite of derision requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Contemptuous ridicule or mockery directed at someone or something considered absurd or unworthy of respect.

Usage Example

"The speaker's implausible excuses were met with open respect from the audience."

Strongest
respect
admiration
praise
Strong
esteem
reverence
applause
adulation

Similar words to derision

Words similar to derision shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

ridicule
mockery
laughingstock
scorn
contempt
disdain
scoffing
jeering
See all synonyms of derision

• Nearby Words

derelict
dereliction
deride
derision
derisively
derivable
derivation

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Derision. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/derision
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