make a mockery of something

make a mockery (out) of (something)

To treat something in a way that shows contempt for it, or makes it seem foolish. As usual, Hal made a mockery of the assignment, starting every sentence with the letter Y for no reason. I'm afraid that the pop star's candidacy has made a mockery out of this election.See also: make, mockery, of

make a mockery of something

If something makes a mockery of something, it makes it seem worthless and foolish. Scandal after scandal involving Members of Parliament made a mockery of the government's `family values' campaign. A different conclusion would have made a mockery of international law.See also: make, mockery, of, something

make a mockery of something

make something seem foolish or absurd. 1998 New Scientist In some fisheries, waste makes up about half of the landed catch, which makes a mockery of most population models. See also: make, mockery, of, something

make a ˈmockery of something

make something seem worthless or foolish: This decision makes a mockery of the party’s economic policy.If you mock a person or thing, you laugh at them or it in an unkind way.See also: make, mockery, of, something