- mockery
- n.
1) to make a mockery of
2) a mere mockery
* * *['mɒk(ə)rɪ]a mere mockeryto make a mockery of
Combinatory dictionary. 2013.
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Mockery — Mock er*y, n.; pl. {Mockeries}. [F. moquerie.] 1. The act of mocking, deriding, and exposing to contempt, by mimicry, by insincere imitation, or by a false show of earnestness; a counterfeit appearance. [1913 Webster] It is, as the air,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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mockery — [mäk′ər ē] n. pl. mockeries [ME moquerye < OFr moquerie] 1. a mocking (in various senses) 2. a person or thing receiving or deserving ridicule 3. a false, derisive, or impertinent imitation; travesty; burlesque 4. vain or disappointing effort; … English World dictionary
mockery — [[t]mɒ̱kəri[/t]] 1) N UNCOUNT If someone mocks you, you can refer to their behaviour or attitude as mockery. Was there a glint of mockery in his eyes?... There should be no snobbish mockery of catering or fashion design as university subjects.… … English dictionary
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