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mockery (s) (noun), mockeries (pl)
A behavior or speech which makes fun of someone or something in a harmful way: Mockery was the only outlet for Ben's jealously when Iva left him for another guy.

Revealing the politician's bribery in order to run for office made a mockery of the contest.

When anyone makes a mockery of something, he or she makes it seem ridiculous or useless.

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