make a mockery of

Example Sentences

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It isn’t the only paternal prediction that Bernstein’s life would make a mockery of, at least in his telling of it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Another said it would "make a mockery" of the people who have spoken out.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025

I feel actually when you think about Martha, it really is sad because it's never trying to make a mockery of the real person.

From Salon • May 16, 2024

“When the wrong person is convicted of a crime, not only do we make a mockery of the system ... but the actual assailant remains free,” Gascón said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2023

“Don’t make a mockery of it,” Dad said.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls