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MOCKERY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for MOCKERY?

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Mockery as a Noun
Definitions of "Mockery" as a noun
Synonyms of "Mockery" as a noun (29 Words)
Usage Examples of "Mockery" as a noun
Associations of "Mockery" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Mockery” are: parody, takeoff, burlesque, lampoon, pasquinade, put-on, sendup, spoof, travesty, jeer, jeering, scoff, scoffing, ridicule, derision, sneering, contempt, scorn, joking, teasing, taunting, sarcasm, jibing, charade, farce, caricature, apology, excuse, poor substitute

Mockery as a Noun

Definitions of "Mockery" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “mockery” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way.
Ludicrously futile action.
Humorous or satirical mimicry.
Showing your contempt by derision.
Teasing and contemptuous language or behaviour directed at a particular person or thing.
An absurd misrepresentation or imitation of something.

Synonyms of "Mockery" as a noun (29 Words)

apology	A formal written defense of something you believe in strongly. We owe you an apology.
burlesque	A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody’s style, usually in a humorous way. The argument descends into music hall burlesque.
caricature	A picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect. He looked a caricature* of his normal self.*
charade	A word acted out in an episode of the game of charades. Talk of unity was nothing more than a charade.
contempt	A manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous. This action displays an arrogant contempt* for the wishes of the majority.*
derision	Contemptuous ridicule or mockery. My stories were greeted with derision* and disbelief.*
excuse	A note written by a doctor or parent excusing a pupil from school. He kept finding excuses to stay.
farce	The dramatic genre represented by farces. The debate turned into a drunken farce.
jeer	Showing your contempt by derision. The taunts and jeers of my classmates.
jeering	Showing your contempt by derision.
jibing	An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect.
joking	A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement.
lampoon	A speech or text lampooning someone or something. The magazine fired at God Royalty and politicians using cartoons and lampoons.
parody	An imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect. He gave her a parody* of a smile.*
pasquinade	A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody’s style, usually in a humorous way. He delivered a long pasquinade* at the expense of my friend.*
poor substitute	People without possessions or wealth (considered as a group.
put-on	A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement.
ridicule	The subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behaviour. He is held up as an object of ridicule.
sarcasm	Witty language used to convey insults or scorn–Jonathan Swif. He used sarcasm* to upset his opponent.*
scoff	An expression of scornful derision. His army was the scoff* of all Europe.*
scoffing	Contemptuous ridicule or mockery. He had to overcome the scoffing* of theoretical physicists.*
scorn	Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike. I met with scoffs I met with scorns.
sendup	A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody’s style, usually in a humorous way.
sneering	The action of smiling or speaking in a contemptuous or mocking manner. It will take a concerted effort from many to lay off the sneering* and try understanding.*
spoof	A trick played on someone as a joke. A Robin Hood spoof.
takeoff	The initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne.
taunting	Aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing.
teasing	The act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb. The parody was just a form of teasing.
travesty	A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something. The absurdly lenient sentence is a travesty* of justice.*

Usage Examples of "Mockery" as a noun

After a mockery of a trial in London, he was executed.
Stung by her mockery, Frankie hung his head.
In her bitterness she felt that all rejoicing was mockery.

Associations of "Mockery" (30 Words)

banter	Be silly or tease one another. There was much good natured banter.
barrack	Lodge in barracks. The granary in which the platoons were barracked.
boo	Say boo to show disapproval of a speaker or performer. They booed and hissed when he stepped on stage.
burlesque	Relating to or characteristic of a burlesque. The argument descends into music hall burlesque.
catcall	Utter catcalls at. Women were the objects of catcalls when they walked by the men s barracks.
charade	A word acted out in an episode of the game of charades. Talk of unity was nothing more than a charade.
deride	Treat or speak of with contempt. He derided his student s attempt to solve the biggest problem in mathematics.
derision	Contemptuous ridicule or mockery. My stories were greeted with derision* and disbelief.*
disrepute	The state of being held in low esteem. Because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute.
flout	Treat with contemptuous disregard. The women pointed and flouted at her.
gibe	Laugh at with contempt and derision. She proved impervious to his sarcastic gibes.
heckle	Comb with a heckle. Heckle hemp or flax.
hoot	With reference to a car horn siren etc make or cause to make a hoot. A car horn hooted frightening her.
irony	The expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. The irony* is that I thought he could help me.*
irreverence	A disrespectful act. An attitude of irreverence* towards politicians.*
jeer	A rude and mocking remark. Some of the younger men jeered at him.
lampoon	A speech or text lampooning someone or something. The actor was lampooned by the press.
mock	The act of mocking or ridiculing. The children mocked their handicapped classmate.
parody	Make a parody of. The film is a parody* of the horror genre.*
persiflage	Light teasing. An air of persiflage.
ridicule	Subject to laughter or ridicule. The satirists ridiculed the plans for a new opera house.
sarcasm	Witty language used to convey insults or scorn–Jonathan Swif. She didn t like the note of sarcasm* in his voice.*
satire	A genre of literature characterized by the use of satire. A stinging satire* on American politics.*
satirize	Ridicule with satire. The writer satirized the politician s proposal.
scoff	An expression of scornful derision. Scoffs of disbelief.
skit	A short comedy sketch or piece of humorous writing, especially a parody. A skit* on daytime magazine programmes.*
sneer	Express through a scornful smile. She sneered her contempt.
spoof	A trick played on someone as a joke. That meant that the Americans might not be able to jam or spoof* his systems.*
teasing	The act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances. Teasing comments.
travesty	Make a travesty of. The absurdly lenient sentence is a travesty* of justice.*