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mockery vs burlesque

burlesque vs mockery

mockery and burlesque both are nouns.

mockery is not an adjective while burlesque is an adjective.

mockery is not a verb while burlesque is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mockery Yes No No No
burlesque Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, mockery and burlesque are synonyms defined as:
  • mockery and burlesque: a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
Other synonyms of mockery include lampoon, parody, pasquinade, put-on, send-up, sendup, spoof, takeoff, travesty.
mockery (noun) burlesque (noun)
humorous or satirical mimicry a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
showing your contempt by derision a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
mockery (adjective) burlesque (adjective)
relating to or characteristic of a burlesque
mockery (verb) burlesque (verb)
make a parody of
Difference between mockery and burlesque

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