mockeries

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of making fun of or ridiculing someone or something.

  - "The audience laughed at his mockeries of the politician."
  - "His mockeries of the teacher's accent only made things worse."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mockeries
jokes , mocks , rocks , docks , locks

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Variants

List of all variants of mockeries that leads to same result
mockeries , mockery , self-mockeries , self-mockery , self-mocking

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'mocken' meaning 'to imitate' or 'to make fun of'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'mockery' can also be used to describe an object that is a poor imitation of something else.

2. In Shakespeare's play 'Twelfth Night', the character Malvolio is the subject of various mockeries and pranks.

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Related Concepts

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1. Satire: Mockeries and satire share similarities in that they both use humor and wit to critique and criticize. However, satire often has a more overtly political or social message.

2. Parody: Mockeries can also take the form of parody, where the focus is on imitating the style or form of another work in order to make fun of it.

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Culture

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Mockeries have been used throughout history as a form of entertainment and social commentary. They have been featured in literature, art, and music, often serving as a means of criticizing societal norms and power structures.

How to Memorize "mockeries"

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   - Imagine someone making fun of someone or something. Visualize the expressions on their face and the reactions of those around them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of making fun or ridiculing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Making Others Cry' to remember the meaning of mockeries.

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