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mockery in German

mockery in German is Verhöhnung, Verspottung, Gespött — mockery means ridicule; the act of making fun of someone or something.

mockery in German

Verhöhnung
noun
The action of mocking; ridicule, derision.
Verspottung
noun
The action of mocking; ridicule, derision.
Gespött
noun
Something so lacking in necessary qualities as to inspire ridicule; a laughing-stock.
Lachnummer
noun
Something so lacking in necessary qualities as to inspire ridicule; a laughing-stock.
Farce
noun
Mimicry, imitation, now usually in a derogatory sense; a travesty, a ridiculous simulacrum.
Posse
noun
Mimicry, imitation, now usually in a derogatory sense; a travesty, a ridiculous simulacrum.

What does "mockery" mean?

  1. noun Ridicule; the act of making fun of someone or something.
    "His speech was met with open mockery from the crowd."
  2. noun A poor or insulting imitation of something, so bad it invites ridicule.
    "The rushed trial was a mockery of justice."

mockery in a sentence

  • His speech was met with open mockery from the crowd.
  • The rushed trial was a mockery of justice.
  • Critics called the remake a mockery of the original film.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "mockery" in German?

"mockery" in German is Verhöhnung, Verspottung, Gespött. mockery means: Ridicule; the act of making fun of someone or something.

How do you use "mockery" in a sentence?

Example: "His speech was met with open mockery from the crowd." In German, "mockery" is Verhöhnung, Verspottung, Gespött.

Are there other ways to say "mockery" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "mockery": Verhöhnung, Verspottung, Gespött, Lachnummer, Farce, Posse.

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