mockery

3 definitions • 3 examples

the act of mocking someone or something:

Bill's mockery of his dad was cruel, but it made us laugh.

an action or event that seems stupid and without value :

The trial was a mockery - the judge had decided the verdict before it began.

unkind, critical remarks or actions, or something so foolish that it can be easily criticized:

The renewed fighting made a mockery of the peace agreement (= made it look ridiculous).