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mockery Definition and Meaning in English (mockery definition)

noun
Synonyms:ridiculederisionscorn
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Mockery definition: The act of ridiculing or making fun of someone or something, often in a contemptuous or scornful manner.

Definitions of Mockery

  1. 1noun(standard)

    The act of ridiculing or making fun of someone or something, often in a contemptuous or scornful manner.

  2. 2noun(standard)

    A worthless or ludicrous imitation or semblance of something, often implying a travesty.

Example Sentences

casual

“His speech was met with laughter and mockery from the audience.”

formal

“The entire trial was a mockery of justice.”

casual

“She endured years of mockery for her unusual hobby.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivemock
agent nounmocker
adjectivemocking
adverbmockingly

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Mockery definition: The act of ridiculing or making fun of someone or something, often in a contemptuous or scornful manner.
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'Mockery' translates to 'mockery' in English. Mockery definition: The act of ridiculing or making fun of someone or something, often in a contemptuous or scornful manner.
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