MOCKERY


Meaning of MOCKERY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ mɒkəri ]

1.

If someone mocks you, you can refer to their behaviour or attitude as mockery .

Was there a glint of mockery in his eyes?...

N-UNCOUNT

2.

If something makes a mockery of something, it makes it appear worthless and foolish.

This action makes a mockery of the Government’s continuing protestations of concern...

N-SING

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