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Made a mockery of the men (5)

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I believe the answer is:

guyed

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'made' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to change as well as being past participle verbs.
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(Other definitions for guyed that I've seen before include "Secured with rope" , "sent up" , "Made fun of - kept in position by ropes" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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