Synonyms for

Mockery

Verb / ˈmɑ:kɜ:i: / Another word for mockery — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Mockery means to make fun of or ridicule someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

lampoon jeer jeering parody sendup takeoff charade burlesque scoffing travesty spoof scoff puton pasquinade ridicule taunt derision scorn sarcasm satire parody lampoon burlesque caricature mimicry imitation jeering teasing heckling insult offense disrespect contempt disparagement

Synonyms by register

Formal

ridicule derision scorn contempt

Informal

kidding teasing making fun of ribbing

Literary

lampoon caricature travesty

Antonyms

respect admiration praise approval honor esteem

Common collocations

  • utter mockery
  • public mockery
  • mockery of justice
  • object of mockery
  • cruel mockery
  • mockery and scorn
  • mockery of the system

Word family

noun mockery
verb mock
adjective mocking

Usage note

Mockery implies contemptuous ridicule. While 'mock' can be used informally for lighthearted teasing, 'mockery' generally carries a negative connotation of disrespect or derision.

Example sentences

  1. The bullies made a mockery of the new student by teasing and laughing at him.
  2. The comedian's mockery of politicians was hilarious.
  3. Her sarcastic mockery of his outfit hurt his feelings.
  4. The play was a mockery of the royal court.
  5. The students' mockery of the teacher's accent was disrespectful.

Quotes

  • "The truest characters of ignorance are vanity and pride and arrogance."
  • "There is nothing so pitiful as a young cynic because he has gone from knowing nothing to believing nothing."
  • "The highest form of ignorance is when you reject something you don't know anything about."

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