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mockery in Latin

mockery in Latin is dērīsiō — mockery means ridicule; the act of making fun of someone or something.

mockery in Latin

dērīsiō
noun
The action of mocking; ridicule, derision.

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."
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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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What is "mockery" in Latin?

"mockery" in Latin is dērīsiō. 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 Latin, "mockery" is dērīsiō.

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