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Mockery

noun

/ˈmɒk.ər.i/

Meaning

teasing and contemptuous language or behavior; ridicule

Teasing or contemptuous language or behavior directed at someone or something.

His speech was met with mockery from the audience.

His attempt at cooking ended in mockery from his friends.

make a mockery of

ridicule, scorn, derision, teasing, contempt

Entry 1

ridicule, scorn, derision, teasing

Entry 2

ridicule, scorn, derision, contempt

respect, admiration, praise, honor

Entry 1

respect, admiration, praise, honor

Entry 2

respect, admiration

face mockery, make mockery, cruel mockery, subject of mockery, laughable mockery, bitter mockery, make a mockery of

Entry 1

face mockery, make mockery, cruel mockery

Entry 2

subject of mockery, laughable mockery, bitter mockery, make a mockery of

the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or having control over someone

the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield

a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations

the solid part of the earth's surface; ground; territory

the edge of a garment around the neck, especially as cut to form a particular shape

a person or company that produces and sells books, journals, or other content