mockery

noun

ˈmä-k(ə-)rē How to pronounce mockery (audio)
Definition of mockerynext
1
as in parody
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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2
as in joke
a person or thing that is made fun of you won't make a mockery of me!

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as in ridicule
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 mockery Since then, in Naples, McTominay has made a mockery of his sale price. — Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 16 June 2026 The 90-degree sun was making a mockery of my sunblock, as evidenced by the bright red hue of my hand (and face and neck and legs). — Sean Gregory, Time, 11 June 2026 Making a mockery of the most dangerous act affecting the integrity of competitions is a great way to tick off everyone from Hocutt’s fellow Big 12 ADs to their counterparts in other conferences to Power 4 commissioners to the president of the NCAA. — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 11 June 2026 The whiplash, which drew mockery of Mace from some Republicans, highlighted that the congresswoman isn't as tight with the president as her campaign would like voters to believe. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mockery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mockery
  1. parody
  2. joke
  3. ridicule
  4. caricature
  5. sham
Noun
  • There should honestly be a sequel parody of Twister where the storm chasers use tornados to cover up their kills.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
  • Within the hour, the White House posted a parody of their announcement.
    — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026
Definition of parody
Noun
  • The problem is, having our President butt in here was a joke.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The two constants in the show, tap-dancing and short ridiculous jokes, start to have the same rhythms and sharp bam-bam-bam impact.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
Definition of joke
Noun
  • That vision became a target of ridicule — and eventually a joke among the fanbase — when the plan failed to produce a second championship-level core.
    — Jannelle Moore, Mercury News, 28 June 2026
  • That means that in teams where people felt safe to share ideas and make mistakes, with little fear of ridicule or retribution, there was significantly higher productivity, a lower rate of turnover, more innovation and much more engagement.
    — Leeza Carlone Steindorf, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of ridicule
Noun
  • Olikara, who grew up around Wisconsin’s farmland, bristles at how routinely rural America is flattened into caricature.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Honestly, Suzie has been a caricature of a demanding boss straight from some sort of rom-com situation, but Paula finally dresses her down here and the scene is delightful.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 24 June 2026
Definition of caricature
Noun
  • The set comes with two pillow shams, which, in addition to the quilt, feature a coin pattern that adds texture to your bed.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • Shop it with the matching shams, or mix it with classic stripes for a personal touch.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
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