Synonyms of mockery

mockery

noun

ˈmä-k(ə-)rē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• parody
• joke
• caricature
• sham
• farce
• cartoon
• travesty
• comedy
• hoax
• simulation
• burlesque
• pretense
• forgery
• lampoon
• counterfeit
• takeoff
• fake
• phony
• feigning
• knockoff
• humbug

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tribute
• homage

2

as in joke

a person or thing that is made fun of

you won't make a mockery of me!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• joke
• fool
• mock
• target
• derision
• victim
• sport
• butt
• laughingstock
• jest
• mark
• monkey
• sucker
• pigeon
• gull
• dupe
• chump
• sap
• fall guy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• favorite
• pet
• darling

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ridicule
• contempt
• disdain
• laughter
• derision
• insult
• satire
• scorn
• sport
• disparagement
• caricature
• belittlement
• deprecation
• mimicry
• burlesque
• snickering
• catcall
• put-down
• pasquinade

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approval
• praise
• applause
• commendation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mockery

The audience is in on the mockery of this dim-witted man, whose astute wife can see right through him. — Stephanie Vander Wel, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026

In Pattinson’s case, his latest entries in the internet hall of fame also reflect how his online status has changed across his career, from a position of mockery to the widespread adoration on display today in numerous viral fan edits. — David MacK, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Technically, this company registry will still exist, but as a mockery of its former self. — Casey Michel, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026

Then the paving of the White House Rose Garden made a mockery of a garden. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026