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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
The campaign elicited a mix of mockery and grousing by city residents, who accused the Democrat of abandoning his duties as second-term mayor for the national spotlight.
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Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Chesapeake Baysox turn viral mockery of logo into philanthropy for cancer nonprofit
READER POLL: Should a person who has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a loaded handgun be eligible to teach in a public school?
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2025
That makes a mockery of any appearance of objectivity in cases challenging the administration or involving the ABA.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Betcha didn’t know Jimmy Butler demanded a trade out of Minnesota, and proceeded to make a mockery out of the organization (which did that just fine on its own back then, thank you very much) for the following two months until his wish was finally granted.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 May 2025
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Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Chesapeake Baysox turn viral mockery of logo into philanthropy for cancer nonprofit
READER POLL: Should a person who has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a loaded handgun be eligible to teach in a public school?
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2025
That makes a mockery of any appearance of objectivity in cases challenging the administration or involving the ABA.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Betcha didn’t know Jimmy Butler demanded a trade out of Minnesota, and proceeded to make a mockery out of the organization (which did that just fine on its own back then, thank you very much) for the following two months until his wish was finally granted.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mockery
Noun
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However, the thought occurs to me, having stopped off last summer in Cannes on the glittering coast of the South of France, that increasingly all these places are rapidly becoming a parody of themselves and their own brands.—
James Fallon,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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After initial opposition, studios threw their support behind the bill when language was updated to carve out exclusions for projects such as documentaries and biographical works, or for purposes of comment, criticism, or parody, among others.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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Surrounded by her animals at home, Lin watched re-runs of The Big Bang Theory, practicing the cadence of the words, the rising sound of a joke, the pacing of each phrase.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
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The site’s users took great joy in watching the feud in real time, responding to the showdown between the president and the world’s wealthiest man with jokes and memes.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The Guardian Officer responded to my protests with dirt and ridicule.—
Jeff Kaufman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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His private life was made the subject of national gossip and ridicule.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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The real Reubens, who died of cancer at 70 in 2023, bore little resemblance to either of these caricatures.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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And just opposite the cashier is a caricature of each member of the 2023-24 Primeira Liga-winning Sporting squad.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Pottery Barn Outlet Bedding Deals There are plenty of deals on comfortable quilts, cozy comforters, and shams in the Pottery Barn bedding sale section.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
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Quince often has Bundle & Save offers for up to 25% off select clothing and bedding sets with hotel-quality sheets, duvets, and shams.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
20 May 2025
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“Mockery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mockery. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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