makes sport of

phrase

present tense third-person singular of make sport of

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for makes sport of
makes fun of
Phrase
  • But when Angus shows up at Johnny’s job and makes fun of him in front of all his corporate-jerk friends, Johnny stands up for himself via a right hook.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Throughout the track, Swift makes fun of these takes and speaks about the newlyweds’ relationship.
    — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
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“Makes sport of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makes%20sport%20of. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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