mockery
mofa
definition
noun
stung by her mockery, Frankie hung his head
teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing.
translation of 'mockery'
noun
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mofas,
mofa,
parodia,
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tomadura de pelo
example
The Labour MP has branded the fines dolled out for breach of disability laws as a 'mockery' of the government's zero tolerance policy.
He first tried 'mockery' as he called the characterization ‘the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen in my life.’
It is an anarchic art, rooted in 'mockery' , a ridiculous gesture towards the absurdity of the established order.
But amidst society's contempt and 'mockery' , young people built a movement strong enough to make Congress realize the practicality of lowering the voting age.
I don't agree with you and therefore I'm only worthy of your derision and 'mockery' .
To call that a ‘free choice’ is a 'mockery' of language.
This dangerous double standard makes a sham and a 'mockery' of the justice system.
‘Too right,’ said Tina, who was the only girl in their year who took politics and inevitably bore the brunt of the boys' 'mockery' and teasing.
The more discussion-worthy point, however, is the use of humor as a political weapon - 'mockery' , derision, diminishment.
stung by her 'mockery', Frankie hung his head
Was it not enough that, like the other insignia, it should be an emblem of scorn and 'mockery' , since that was their aim?
A few words of 'mockery' and sarcasm might have slipped, but generally, we were certainly not arch rivals.
Open sarcasm and 'mockery' entered his voice.
Painful as it seems, and as much as we know that he's going to be found guilty, the trial can't just be a 'mockery' of a real trial.
You undermine minimal democracy itself, and are left with a 'mockery' of political rights.
It would have been a 'mockery' of the British way of life to stand by and let a man like him terrorise me on my own doorstep.
To conclude, the April 30th referendum is a 'mockery' of democracy and an encore of long-established patterns of political deceit in this country.
Is it an important step towards reconciliation or a 'mockery' of democracy?
Anything's open for ridicule or criticism or 'mockery' .
in her bitterness she felt that all rejoicing was 'mockery'
For all groups to be subject to open criticism, including 'mockery' and ridicule, has been a great leveller.
It's a 'mockery' of the game to play it in forcibly sanitized conditions.
The United States ambassador said the demonstrations were a 'mockery' of the right of protest and freedom of assembly.
His tone held a hint of 'mockery' and sarcasm when he addressed her as young lady.
The part I don't get is why the really dreadful singers set themselves up for scorn and 'mockery' - and they have to know that's what they're in for.
Debate the guy, denounce him, subject him to ridicule and 'mockery' at every opportunity.
after a 'mockery' of a trial in London, he was executed
Online petitions are a 'mockery' of grassroots democracy.
The action by the local Council has created furore among ramblers, who say that the action was wrong and a 'mockery' of consultation procedures laid down by law.
For the first time, it seemed, there was no 'mockery' or teasing in George's voice.
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