🙃mockery

noun
/ˈmɒkəri/

Meaning

Teasing or contemptuous language or behavior directed at someone or something.
teasing and contemptuous language or behavior; ridicule

Example Sentences

His attempt at cooking ended in mockery from his friends.

His speech was met with mockery from the audience.

Example Expressions

make a mockery of

Synonyms

ridicule, scorn, derision, contempt, teasing
Entry 1
ridicule, scorn, derision, contempt
Entry 2
ridicule, scorn, derision, teasing

Antonyms

respect, admiration, praise, honor
Entry 1
respect, admiration
Entry 2
respect, admiration, praise, honor

Collocations

subject of mockery, laughable mockery, bitter mockery, make a mockery of, face mockery, make mockery, cruel mockery
Entry 1
subject of mockery, laughable mockery, bitter mockery, make a mockery of
Entry 2
face mockery, make mockery, cruel mockery

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