MOCKERY Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word mockery. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word mockery. (close relations)

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	jeering				verb, adjectivev, adj
	noun • showing your contempt by derision adjective satellite • abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
	scoffing				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • showing your contempt by derision
	contempt				nounn
	noun • lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike • a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous • open disrespect for a person or thing • a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
	derision				nounn
	noun • contemptuous laughter • the act of deriding or treating with contempt
	ridicule				verb, nounv, n
	noun • language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate • the act of deriding or treating with contempt verb • subject to laughter or ridicule
	sarcasm				nounn
	noun • witty language used to convey insults or scorn
	satire				nounn
	noun • witty language used to convey insults or scorn • a genre of literature and performing arts, in which shortcomings are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming others
	scorn				verb, nounv, n
	noun • lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike • open disrespect for a person or thing verb • look down on with disdain • reject with contempt
	taunting				verb, adjectivev, adj
	noun • aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing adjective satellite • abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
	teasing				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances • playful vexation • the act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb adjective satellite • playfully vexing (especially by ridicule) • arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it • causing irritation or annoyance
	lampooning				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way verb • ridicule with satire
	parody				nounn
	noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way • humorous or satirical mimicry verb • make a spoof of or make fun of • make a parody of
	takeoff				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a departure; especially of airplanes • the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way • humorous or satirical mimicry
	burlesque				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective • relating to or characteristic of a burlesque noun • a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease) • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way verb • make a parody of
	jeer				verb, nounv, n
	noun • showing your contempt by derision verb • laugh at with contempt and derision
	lampoon				verbv
	noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way verb • ridicule with satire
	pasquinade				nounn
	noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
	put-on				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way • something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
	scoff				verbv
	noun • showing your contempt by derision verb • laugh at with contempt and derision • treat with contemptuous disregard
	send-up				nounn
	noun • a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

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