Mockery
Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːkəriː/
Mockery (noun)
- Unkind laughter or jokes made to show someone is not important or not worth respect.
- Public behaviour or words that make fun of someone or something to weaken its value or authority.
- 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.