mockeries

Definition of mockeriesnext
plural of mockery
1
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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Noun
  • Its various iterations have managed to hold viewers' attention in the years since (the 2009 sibling version inspired a slew of parodies and fan fiction).
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 May 2026
  • His most viral videos include skits about dueling Drake and Kendrick Lamar tracks and parodies amplifying more serious lyrical messages in popular party music.
    Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • Once the hashmarks, Boise State logo and end zone markings found their way onto the field, many of the jokes faded.
    Shaun Goodwin May 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 May 2026
  • Scientists may have finally solved the riddle of Tyrannosaurus rex’s small arms, which have always stood out as the oddest feature in the mightiest of dinosaurs, prompting jokes and a century-plus debate on their purpose and evolutionary history.
    Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Noun
  • There’s a tension between the update’s good intentions and the tendency of musical comedy to traffic in amusing caricatures.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
  • The filmmaker also wanted to steer clear of caricatures on either side of the conflict.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • As Rose’s impoverished yet imperious mother Ruth, Parson’s dry deliveries offer great comic ballast to this ship of fools.
    Frank Rizzo, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
  • McGinn sets high standards in training and during games and does not suffer fools.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Mockeries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mockeries. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

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