Mockery

Word MOCKERY
Character 7
Hyphenation mock er y
Pronunciations /ˈmɒkəɹi/

Definitions and meanings of "Mockery"

What do we mean by mockery?

Scornfully contemptuous ridicule; derision. noun

A specific act of ridicule or derision. noun

An object of scorn or ridicule. noun

A false, derisive, or impudent imitation. noun

Something ludicrously futile or unsuitable. noun

The act of mocking; derisive or deceitful speech or action. noun

Derision; ridicule; careless insult or contempt; sport; jest. noun

Counterfeit appearance; false show; sham. noun

Vain effort; fruitless labor; that which disappoints or frustrates. noun

Synonyms Mimicry, jeering, gibes. noun

The act of mocking, deriding, and exposing to contempt, by mimicry, by insincere imitation, or by a false show of earnestness; a counterfeit appearance. noun

Insulting or contemptuous action or speech; contemptuous merriment; derision; ridicule. noun

Subject of laughter, derision, or sport. noun

The action of mocking; ridicule, derision. noun

Something so lacking in necessary qualities as to inspire ridicule; a laughing-stock. noun

Something insultingly imitative; an offensively futile action, gesture etc. noun

Mimicry, imitation, now usually in a derogatory sense; a travesty, a ridiculous simulacrum. noun

A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way noun

Humorous or satirical mimicry noun

Showing your contempt by derision noun

The action of mocking; ridicule, derision.

Something so lacking in necessary qualities as to inspire ridicule; a laughing-stock.

Something insultingly imitative; an offensively futile action, gesture etc.

Mimicry, imitation, now usually in a derogatory sense; a travesty, a ridiculous simulacrum.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Mockery

The word "mockery" in example sentences

Unlike Colbert, who more fully understands what the term mockery means than anyone I've watched in recent memory. ❋ Unknown (2008)

However, unless the mockery is part of something like a SNL sketch, I think there are more respectful ways of discussing differring religious views. datingjesus ❋ Unknown (2009)

But when it came time to dismount, the formation lurched to one side before breaking apart, sending one cheerleader tumbling to the turf and prompting a volley of mockery from the broadcast booth. ❋ Hannah Karp (2010)

What I did hear, however, was harsh criticism and mockery from the left directed at Limbaugh and Robertson. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Some of his most scathing mockery is reserved for people who take out loans to pay tuition at an expensive private college. ❋ Unknown (2009)

He, perched upon his canoe, looked on in mockery; yet the ancestors whose seed he bore pressed heavily upon him, and he swore his strongest oaths that his courage might be cheered. ❋ Unknown (2010)

And that mockery is usually at its worst when prominent rich people are paying the trial lawyers. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Without changing one detail, with the due resignations, with the removals, with the support of the people, with the mockery from the oligarchies, the indifference of unconsciousness, with the mobilization of the armed officials, with the anger of the legislature, with the traditional corruption of the judiciary, the president and his personality. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In 1030, the legendary King Canute, who once tried to command the tides of England in mockery of his flattering courtiers, invaded the lands of Olaf in Norway. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Sorry Bob, mockery is the only answer to your GOOOOLLDDDD buggery. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Seriously, people, mockery is the only logical response at this point. ❋ Unknown (2009)

O! what a miserable night I passed! the cold stars shone in mockery, and the bare trees waved their branches above me: now and then the sweet voice of a bird burst forth amidst the universal stillness. ❋ Unknown (2010)

These Republicans are as wrong as wrong can be, and history, I am sure, will mock them, but they were not elected by history, and they are impervious to mockery from the likes of me. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Notice how one of the war criminals has his face painted black in mockery of the N-peoples struggle waiting for freedom to be handed to them. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Just the other day I was thinking about hate group demonstrations like this and how mockery is the best response to such fools. ❋ Unknown (2007)

These statements provoked outrage and mockery from the other two speakers in support of the motion. ❋ Unknown (2006)

“By Allah, O Commander of the Faithful, I did it not in mockery of the mandate; but poverty and a large family drove me to what thou seest!” ❋ Unknown (2006)

Hast thou acted on this wise perversely and in mockery of my commandment? ❋ Unknown (2006)

Now when the King heard this, he laughed till he fell backwards, in mockery of him and said, O Salih, I had thought thee a man of worth and a youth of sense, seeking naught save what was reasonable and speaking not save advisedly. ❋ Unknown (2006)

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