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verspottung
German → American English
American English
mockery
Das Herabsetzen oder Lächerlichmachen einer Person oder Sache durch Worte oder Verhalten.
Seine Rede wurde von einigen Zuhörern zur Verspottung gemacht.Verspottung is a rather formal noun. In everyday speech, people often use Spott instead. It is commonly used with verbs like aussetzen, ertragen, or dienen als Ziel von.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Verspottung mean in English?
Verspottung means mockery, ridicule, or derision in English.
Is Verspottung a common German word?
It is understandable and correct, but in everyday German Spott is more common.
What is the verb form of Verspottung?
The related verb is verspotten, meaning to mock or ridicule someone.
Is Verspottung negative?
Yes, it has a clearly negative meaning and refers to insulting or mocking someone or something.