mockery
Translation
ridicule, travesty, farce
Examples
His apology was a complete mockery.
His apology was a complete mockery.
The trial made a mockery of justice.
The trial made a mockery of justice.
Grammar Patterns
a mockery of ((sth.)) a ridiculous or insulting imitation of (sth.). The trial was a mockery of justice.
make a mockery of ((sth.)) to make (sth.) seem stupid or without value. His behaviour made a mockery of the rules.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ridicule, scorn, travesty; Antonyms: respect, praise
Etymology
From the verb 'mock' plus the suffix '-ery', indicating a state or action.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'mockery' as something that makes a 'mock' of a serious situation.