mockery

mock·ery

noun \ˈmä-k(ə-)rē, ˈmȯ-\

plural mock·er·ies

Definition of MOCKERY

1

: insulting or contemptuous action or speech : derision

2

: a subject of laughter, derision, or sport

3

a : a counterfeit appearance : imitation b : an insincere, contemptible, or impertinent imitation <makes a mockery of justice>

4

: something ridiculously or impudently unsuitable

Examples of MOCKERY

1. His kind of personality invites mockery.
2. the children's cruel mockery of each other

First Known Use of MOCKERY

15th century

Related to MOCKERY

Synonyms: caricature, cartoon, farce, joke, parody, sham, travesty

Related Words: burlesque, comedy; lampoon, takeoff; counterfeit, fake, feigning, forgery, hoax, humbug, knockoff, phony (also phoney), pretense (or pretence), sham, simulation

Near Antonyms: homage, tribute

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