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
  • Millions and millions of people tuned in to watch Johnny Carson poke fun at everyone, identify and support up-and-coming comics, entertain with clever and timeless skits, bring on musical guests and tell jokes.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
  • The star has been the butt of too many mean jokes, the object of veneration and a muse for film and literary retellings that have elevated her into the realm of myth.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 1 June 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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