Mockery: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คฃ
mockery
[ หmษkษri ]
in conversation
Ridicule, derision, or teasing in a contemptuous or dismissive manner.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He couldn't take the mockery anymore and decided to leave the party.
- She was subjected to constant mockery by her classmates.
- Don't pay attention to their mockery, just focus on your goals.
in a competitive environment
The act of making something seem laughably inadequate or inferior.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The team's victory was a mockery of the opponent's skills.
- His attempt at singing was a mockery of the original song.
Translations
Translations of the word "mockery" in other languages:
๐ต๐น zombaria
- gozaรงรฃo
- escรกrnio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคเคผเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Spott
๐ฎ๐ฉ ejekan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐัะผััะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ drwina
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฒ็ฌ
๐ซ๐ท moquerie
๐ช๐ธ burla
๐น๐ท alay
๐ฐ๐ท ์กฐ๋กฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุฎุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ posmฤch
๐ธ๐ฐ posmech
๐จ๐ณ ๅฒ็ฌ
๐ธ๐ฎ posmeh
๐ฎ๐ธ hรกรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผััาัะป
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ istehza
๐ฒ๐ฝ burla
Etymology
The word 'mockery' originated from the Middle English word 'mokerie', which came from the Old French word 'mocherie'. The concept of mockery has been present throughout history, with examples of satire and parody in ancient civilizations. Mockery is often used as a form of social commentary or humor, but can also be a tool for intimidation or bullying.
See also: mock, mocker, mocking, mockingbird, mockingly.