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make a mockery of

The correct spelling is make a mockery of.

How to pronounce make a mockery of

verb

Say it like: Mak-e a- mo-ker-ee -of

The correct spelling is make a mockery of. To mock; to ridicule or imitate, often to express contempt For example: "The burglars made a mockery of the museum's security system."

Usage Examples

The burglars made a mockery of the museum's security system.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To mock; to ridicule or imitate, often to express contempt
  2. 2.To defeat easily, so as to show up as inadequate.

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