Definitions by LARSTAIT

derision 

Ridicule, mockery.

RONALD. Point and laught at them derisively.

derision by Larstait November 14, 2003

despoil 

To forcefully take away, arrogate, appropriate.

The despoilation of the young from the mother.

despoil by Larstait November 14, 2003

Contempt 

to be as despicable.

I have contempt for you in my mind.

Contempt by Larstait November 14, 2003

extenuate

To lessen, diminish, mitigate, alleviate, palliate.

The extenuatin circumstances were great to be avoided.

extenuate by Larstait November 14, 2003

contradict 

Inconsistance, to oppose.

The two contradicted each other.

contradict by Larstait November 14, 2003

palliate 

To extenuate, mitigate, alleviate, lessen, abate, diminish.

The palliating circumstances were great to be avoided.

palliate by Larstait November 14, 2003

mitigate 

To palliate, extenuate, alleviate, lessen, diminish. To become lower or lessen in degree.

The mitigating circumstances were great to be avoided.

mitigate by Larstait November 14, 2003