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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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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
In some ways, the stickers are public mockery and a kind of karma.
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Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Critics say the practice, which is done by both Democrats and Republicans, makes a mockery of campaign contribution limits and obscures a candidate’s real donors.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Just like a 2009 incident, Woods, who been hosting the Genesis Invitational at Rivera County Club in Pacific Palisades over that weekend, was never charged in the 2021 crash – which was deemed an accident to much mockery.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Arkansas has become a leader in this anti-democracy celebration, with a Legislature, governor, attorney general, and state Supreme Court not only ready, willing, and able, but downright eager to enact, implement, defend, and uphold legislation designed to make a mockery of our official motto.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
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Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Critics say the practice, which is done by both Democrats and Republicans, makes a mockery of campaign contribution limits and obscures a candidate’s real donors.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Just like a 2009 incident, Woods, who been hosting the Genesis Invitational at Rivera County Club in Pacific Palisades over that weekend, was never charged in the 2021 crash – which was deemed an accident to much mockery.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Arkansas has become a leader in this anti-democracy celebration, with a Legislature, governor, attorney general, and state Supreme Court not only ready, willing, and able, but downright eager to enact, implement, defend, and uphold legislation designed to make a mockery of our official motto.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mockery
Noun
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The parody defense serves the project well.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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If approved by a Texas judge, the deal would take away his Infowars microphone, and allow The Onion to resume its plans to turn the website into a parody of itself.—
Tovia Smith,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The jaw-dropping transformations prompted a hilarious running joke in the comments section from viewers seeking glow-ups of their own.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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For too long, Charlotte has been a running joke of a pro sports city.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Cybertruck’s angular design was divisive, and the attention-grabbing vehicle occasionally became the target of ridicule and vandalism when a backlash against Musk swelled last year.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Speaking with Cosmopolitan, Wilson, who came out as trans in 2020 per Teen Vogue, shared her outlook on navigating the fashion world, which solely relies on appearance, and the ridicule on social media that follows.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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His flamboyance never tips into caricature, and along with wit and warmth there is real pain.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
16 Apr. 2026
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And in mainstream television, Latinos are very often caricatures.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The set includes shams, is made of cotton, and is filled with a hypoallergenic polyester blend that’s safe for those with sensitive skin.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the matching shams are also on sale in the outlet for a budget-friendly bedding update.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Mockery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mockery. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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