noun
- teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing
- an absurd misrepresentation or imitation of something
- something that is ludicrously futile or unsuitable
Examples
- The students’ mockery of the substitute teacher was cruel and unnecessary.
- His attempt at singing was met with mockery from the audience.
- The trial was a mockery of justice, with no real evidence presented.
- She endured years of mockery for her unusual fashion choices.
- The new policy made a mockery of the company’s stated values.
- His mockery of her accent hurt her feelings deeply.
- The debate became a mockery when neither candidate answered the questions seriously.