English Synonym Finder

mockery

Definitions

Teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a person or thing.

An absurd misrepresentation or imitation of something.

Examples

The entire trial was a mockery of justice, as the verdict had clearly been decided before the proceedings began.

He tried to hide his embarrassment, but his nervous laughter only made a mockery of his attempt to appear confident.

Synonyms

ridicule derision scorn satire parody taunt caricature

Antonyms

praise respect admiration reverence homage acclaim approval