Mockery

Meaning

teasing and contemptuous language or behavior; ridicule

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

Example Sentences

His speech was met with mockery from the audience.

His attempt at cooking ended in mockery from his friends.

Example Expressions

make a mockery of

Synonyms

ridicule, scorn, derision, teasing, contempt

Entry 1

ridicule, scorn, derision, teasing

Entry 2

ridicule, scorn, derision, contempt

Antonyms

respect, admiration, praise, honor

Entry 1

respect, admiration, praise, honor

Entry 2

respect, admiration

Collocations

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