Mockery, derision (8)
I believe the answer is:
ridicule
I believe this is a double definition.
'mockery' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'derision' is the second definition.
(I know that derision can be written as ridicule)
(Other definitions for ridicule that I've seen before include "guy" , "Laugh at or deride" , "Meek" , "Subjection to mockery and derision" , "Mock, make fun of." .)