Applause and Mockery

Opposite meaning words

Applause noun - Enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval.

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Mockery is an antonym for applause.

Mockery noun - The making of unkind jokes as a way of showing one's scorn for someone or something.

Usage example: insulted by their mockery of his Southern mannerisms

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Applause is an antonym for mockery.

Nearby Words: mock, mocking, mocker, mockingly

complete	complete applause	complete mockery
constant	constant applause	constant mockery
massive	massive applause	massive mockery
extreme	extreme applause	extreme mockery
Other adjectives: ironic, general.

Dropping a plate of food will earn you cheering, chanting, wild applause, and someone will likely get up to get you a fresh meal, all in the spirit of good-natured mockery.

Source: Sarcastic Clapping

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