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Shy away from subversive Chomsky pieces, eliciting ridicule (4)

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mock

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'ridicule' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for mock that I've seen before include "Faux - take the mickey" , "cod" , "Unreal; ridicule" , "Scoff at" , "Treat with contempt -- imitation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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