mockery

[US]/'mɒk(ə)rɪ/
[UK]/'mɑkəri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. ridicule; object of laughter; futile effort; poor and ridiculous imitation or distortion.

Example Sentences

made a mockery of the rules.

The trial was a mockery of justice.

The unfair trial was a mockery of justice.

There was a tone of mockery in his voice.

This decision makes a mockery of the government’s economic policy.

after a mockery of a trial in London, he was executed.

the terrorists are making a mockery of security policy.

the mockery visited upon him by his schoolmates.

stung by her mockery, Frankie hung his head.

stung by her mockery, Frank hung his head.

The medical examination was a mockery; the doctor hardly looked at the child.

after a mockery of a trial he was hanged, drawn, and quartered .

his unique brand of droll self-mockery had his audiences in stitches. .

The few packages of food seemed a mockery in the face of such enormous destitution.

scandal that made a mockery of his straight-arrow image and left him facing the prospect of criminal charges and perhaps disbarment.

Real-world Examples

In their chastened smile is an indulgent mockery.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

If you have multiple marginalized identities, it's not just mockery.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) January 2019 Collection

I mean, that would make a mockery of the follies.

Source: Modern Family Season 6

It's not just his father that makes a mockery of him.

Source: Reel Knowledge Scroll

Critics noted that this would make a mockery of the rule of law.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

And Mr. Khashoggi's fiancee Hatice Cengiz called it a mockery of justice.

Source: BBC Listening September 2020 Collection

Well, I'm expecting nothing but mockery.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

He looked at me curiously. Mockery shone in his eyes.

Source: Sea Wolf (Volume 1)

Ha, I have just the thing to soothe you after their mockery, Gulliver.

Source: Theatrical play: Gulliver's Travels

Self-inflicted mockery is the best way to secure our lives and livelihood.

Source: If national treasures could speak.

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