Mockery (Noun)
Meaning 1
Showing your contempt by derision.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The comedian's jokes about the politician's scandal were a mockery of the entire situation.
- Her sarcastic tone made a mockery of the teacher's attempts to discipline her.
- The protesters' signs and chants were a mockery of the government's claims of transparency.
- The actor's over-the-top performance was a mockery of the serious drama it was supposed to be.
- The company's token efforts to address the issue were a mockery of the real changes that were needed.
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Meaning 2
Humorous or satirical mimicry.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.