Mockery

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːkəriː/

Mockery (noun)

  1. Unkind laughter or jokes made to show someone is not important or not worth respect.
  2. Public behaviour or words that make fun of someone or something to weaken its value or authority.
  3. Imitation meant to show disapproval, often by copying a person’s actions or style in a disrespectful way.

Examples

  • Her mockery hurt him more than the joke.
  • Their mockery made the class feel unsafe.