mockery
11mockery — n. 1) to make a mockery of 2) a mere mockery * * * [ mɒk(ə)rɪ] a mere mockery to make a mockery of …
12mockery — mock|e|ry [ˈmɔkəri US ˈma: ] n 1.) make a mockery of sth to make something such as a plan or system seem completely useless or ineffective ▪ This building plan makes a mockery of the government s environmental policy. 2.) [U] when someone laughs… …
13mockery — noun 1 make a mockery of to make something such as a plan, system, or organization seem completely useless or ineffective: The continued flouting of Security Council resolutions is making a mockery of the UN. 2 (U) a feeling or attitude of… …
14mockery — UK [ˈmɒkərɪ] / US [ˈmɑkərɪ] noun 1) [singular] something that makes a system, organization etc seem stupid or useless mockery of: The Jones trial was a mockery of justice. 2) [uncountable] remarks or behaviour intended to make someone seem stupid …
15mockery — noun 1) the mockery in his voice Syn: ridicule, derision, jeering, sneering, contempt, scorn, scoffing, teasing, taunting, sarcasm 2) the trial was a mockery Syn: travesty, charade …
16mockery — noun (plural eries) Date: 15th century 1. insulting or contemptuous action or speech ; derision 2. a subject of laughter, derision, or sport 3. a. a counterfeit appearance ; imitation b. an insincere, contemptible, or impertinent imitation …
17mockery — /mok euh ree/, n., pl. mockeries. 1. ridicule, contempt, or derision. 2. a derisive, imitative action or speech. 3. a subject or occasion of derision. 4. an imitation, esp. of a ridiculous or unsatisfactory kind. 5. a mocking pretense; travesty:… …
18mockery — noun /ˈmɒkəɹi,ˈmɑkəɹi/ a) The action of mocking; ridicule, derision. The defendant wasnt allowed to speak at his own trial it was a mockery of justice. b) Something so lacking in necessary qualities as to inspire ridicule; a laughing stock …
19mockery — Synonyms and related words: a continental, a curse, a damn, a darn, a hoot, absurdity, abuse, affront, aggressive mimicry, apery, aspersion, atrocity, bagatelle, banter, bauble, bean, bibelot, bit, booing, brass farthing, brickbat, burlesque,… …
20mockery — noun (plural mockeries) 1》 ridicule; derision. 2》 an absurd imitation. Phrases make a mockery of cause to appear absurd …
