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making sport of

The phrase “making sport of” has 4 syllables: mak-ing sport of

It's pronounced as /ˈmeɪ.kɪŋ ˈspɔːrt əv/

What is synonym and antonym for making sport of?

In the thesaurus, “making sport of” has 57 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for making sport of along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for making sport of

Antonyms for making sport of

  • applauding
  • approving
  • commending
  • endorsing
  • indorsing
  • sanctioning

Example Sentences

  • The children were scolded for making sport of their classmate's mistake.
  • Making sport of others' appearances is both unkind and unnecessary.
  • They spent the afternoon making sport of the exaggerated rumors they had heard.
  • The comedian was accused of making sport of sensitive topics during the show.
  • She regretted making sport of his accent after realizing it hurt his feelings.

On this page you'll find 63 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to making sport of, such as: aping, applauding, approving, bad-mouthing, baiting, barracking, belittling.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

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making fun of

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