“There was a snort of derision from her friend but she continued unaware, lost in the imagination of these various events.”

“Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbors, a scorn and a derision to them that are round about us.”

“The comic had risen through the standup ranks, working hard at developing an act after his initial performances drew derision.”

“His derisiveness was staggering, but she couldn't help but to feel sorry for him.”

“In this context, accusation of metrical deformity by way of human infirmity accrues an unusually multi-valent derisiveness.”

“He chuckled softly, the hint of derisiveness in his laughter caught by all but the woman for whom it was intended.”

“Why does the man of understanding not respond to the derider? Because the derider will turn his derision on him or continue the original derision against him.”

“I saw a tyrant in every urchin that was stronger than myself, and a derider in him that was weaker.”

“Therefore disregarding their entreaties he prayed unto God for the soul of the derider, and went on his way.”