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mockery
[ mok-uh-ree ]
noun
- ridicule, contempt, or derision.
- a derisive, imitative action or speech.
- a subject or occasion of derision.
- an imitation, especially of a ridiculous or unsatisfactory kind.
Synonyms:
- a mocking pretense; travesty:
a mockery of justice.
- something absurdly or offensively inadequate or unfitting.
mockery
/ ˈɒəɪ /
noun
- ridicule, contempt, or derision
- a derisive action or comment
- an imitation or pretence, esp a derisive one
- a person or thing that is mocked
- a person, thing, or action that is inadequate or disappointing
Other Word Forms
- -dzİ· noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Anything short of firing Hegseth makes a complete and utter mockery of national security, the classification system and the lives of those who serve in the government and military.
The comments generated outrage from climate groups and mockery from Albanese.
In the process, the Trump administration is making a mockery of both the law and of genuine concerns about antisemitism, harmfully associating the issue with the bad faith of fascists.
The hosts did not have a shot on target before the 55th minute as Arsenal made a mockery of Real's star-studded squad and their tag as tournament favourites.
With Trump’s return to power, the American media’s mockery and hubris has been replaced by fear and terror of Trump’s revenge and retribution.
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