mockery

noun
UK: /ˈmɒkəri/
US: /ˈmɑːkəri/

  1. The act of making fun of someone or something in a cruel way; behavior or speech that makes someone or something seem ridiculous.

    1. His speech was full of mockery.
    2. The trial became a mockery of justice, with no fairness at all present.

  2. A person or thing that is so bad that they are considered a joke or insult.

    1. Their attempt at peace talks was a mockery.
    2. The team's performance this season has been a complete mockery.

  3. An imitation or a sham; something that is not genuine or real.

    1. This contract is a mockery of an agreement.
    2. The election was a mere mockery of democracy with widespread voter suppression.

Synonyms

derision ridicule scorn satire parody travesty sham caricature
mockery verb

  1. To make fun of someone or something in a cruel way.

    1. They mockery him because he's short.
    2. The bullies would constantly mockery his accent and his old clothes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mockery" in English means: The act of making fun of someone or something in a cruel way; behavior or speech that makes someone or something seem ridiculous., A person or thing that is so bad that they are considered a joke or insult., An imitation or a sham; something that is not genuine or real..

The phonetic transcription of "mockery" is /ˈmɒkəri/ in British English and /ˈmɑːkəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mockery": derision, ridicule, scorn, satire, parody, travesty, sham, caricature.

Example usage of "mockery": "His speech was full of mockery.". More examples on the page.