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as in parodies
a poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something
the predetermined outcome of the hearings made them a mockery of true justice
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as in ridicules
the making of unkind jokes as a way of showing one's scorn for someone or something
insulted by their mockery of his mannerisms
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mockeries
Noun
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How did Jane Lynch wind up in the YouTube ad parodies?—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026 -
Countless memes and parodies have circulated online.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The text messages contained jokes about gas chambers, slavery, and rape.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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The arm measurement spawned numerous online jokes, comparing Bain’s arms to those of a Tyrannosaurus Rex, a dinosaur with short arms.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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The South’s special flair got lost in a haze of avocado toast pop-ups, reality show caricatures, and music festivals that turned into marketing conferences.—
Rafael Peña,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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Making matters worse, most of the supporting characters feel like caricatures.—
Chase Hutchinson,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim were among the first fools brave enough to go live-action on Adult Swim, setting the template for shows like Check It Out!—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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Only fools would think differently.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Mockeries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mockeries. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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