ETYM Latin derisio: cf. French dérision. Related to Deride.
Exposing someone to laughter; SYN. ridicule.

An expression of sarcastic scorn; a sarcastic jeer; a scoff; a taunt; a sneer.

ETYM French moquerie.
1. The act of mocking, deriding, and exposing to contempt, by mimicry, by insincere imitation, or by a false show of earnestness; a counterfeit appearance.
2. Insulting or contemptuous action or speech; contemptuous merriment; derision; ridicule.
3. Subject of laughter, derision, or sport.