mock (Meaning)
mock (n)
the act of mocking or ridiculing
mock (v)
treat with contempt
imitate with mockery and derision
mock (s)
constituting a copy or imitation of something
mock (v. t.)
To imitate; to mimic; esp., to mimic in sport, contempt, or derision; to deride by mimicry.
To treat with scorn or contempt; to deride.
To disappoint the hopes of; to deceive; to tantalize; as, to mock expectation.
mock (v. i.)
To make sport contempt or in jest; to speak in a scornful or jeering manner.
mock (n.)
An act of ridicule or derision; a scornful or contemptuous act or speech; a sneer; a jibe; a jeer.
Imitation; mimicry.
mock (a.)
Imitating reality, but not real; false; counterfeit; assumed; sham.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mock
Synonyms:
- enhance
- expand
- ape
- replicate
- fake
- magnify
- monkey
- feign
- sham
- overdraw
- pasquinade
- dissemble
- play up
- jibe
- reproduce
- exaggerate
- pretend
- enlarge (on or upon)
- elaborate
- counterfeit
- overstate
- pad
- embellish
- put on
- impersonate
- parrot
- pantomime
- embroider
- lampoon
- travesty
- amplify
- mime
- stretch
- flesh (out)
- copycat
- duplicate
- gibe
- act
- personate
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
mock Sentence Examples
- It's unkind to mock someone for their appearance or abilities.
- She couldn't help but mock his pretentious attitude during the meeting.
- His classmates would often mock him for his unusual taste in music.
- Despite his efforts to hide his insecurity, his peers continued to mock him relentlessly.
- The comedian's jokes were intended to entertain, not mock or belittle others.
- It's important to create a classroom environment where students feel safe and respected, free from the fear of being mocked.
- Mocking someone's accent or speech patterns is disrespectful and hurtful.
- The internet can be a breeding ground for anonymous individuals to mock and ridicule others.
- It's crucial to teach children empathy and kindness, so they understand the impact of their words and actions when they mock others.
- His colleagues would often mock his unconventional ideas, but he remained undeterred in pursuing his vision.
FAQs About the word mock
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It's unkind to mock someone for their appearance or abilities.
She couldn't help but mock his pretentious attitude during the meeting.
His classmates would often mock him for his unusual taste in music.
Despite his efforts to hide his insecurity, his peers continued to mock him relentlessly.
