No. 8,582 in Dutch
hoon
"Scorn" or "mockery."
In a sentence
De dichter sprak met hoon over de kritiek.
The poet spoke with derision about the criticism.
Used to express disdain or mockery.
Zijn antwoord was vol hoon en belediging.
His answer was full of mockery and insult.
Shows contemptuous or scornful nature.
Ze lachten hem uit met hoon in hun stemmen.
They laughed at him with derision in their voices.
Indicates mockery through tone or behavior.
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