gibelike

gibelike
adjective
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule (Freq. 1)
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derisive laughter

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a jeering crowd

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her mocking smile

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taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'

Syn: ↑derisive, ↑jeering, ↑mocking, ↑taunting
Similar to: ↑disrespectful
Derivationally related forms: ↑deride (for: ↑derisive)

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  • mocking — adjective 1. abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule (Freq. 1) derisive laughter a jeering crowd her mocking smile taunting shouts of coward and sissy • Syn: ↑derisive, ↑gibelike, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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