mocking
adjective
showing ridicule, contempt, or derision.
mockings
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pluralof mocking.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A #nursewho hashtag emerged on Twitter, attached both to attacks on the casting and ironic mockings of the attackers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2017
"You shall be treated to ... ironical smiles and mockings."
From The Princess Passes by A. M. (Alice Muriel) Williamson
Perjury and cruel mockings are among its weapons.
From The National Preacher, Vol. 2. No. 6., Nov. 1827 Or Original Monthly Sermons from Living Ministers by Austin Dickinson
Blessed be God, that no taunts or mockings could so move Him, Who suffered all for our sakes.
From "Granny's Chapters" (on scriptural subjects) by Lady Mary Ross
Passions, experience and hope were brought as ministering angels to man, of whom the world was not worthy, through trials of cruel mockings and scourgings.
From Conversion of a High Priest into a Christian Worker by M. (Meletios) Golden
