Mock (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Imitate with mockery and derision; "The children mocked their handicapped classmate".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

• The rival politician mocked his opponent's stance on the economy in his campaign speech.
• The children in the schoolyard mocked the new student's accent relentlessly.
• Her friends would often mock her outfits, calling her a fashion disaster.
• The celebrities mocked each other's fashion choices during the awards show.
• The comedian's stand-up routine mocked the government's handling of the crisis.

Hypernyms

• Copy
• Simulate

Hyponyms

• Parody
• Ape
• Burlesque

Related Words

• Mock (noun)
• Mocker (noun)

Meaning ²

Treat with contempt; "The new constitution mocks all democratic principles".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

• The politician's actions mock the very principles of justice he was elected to uphold.
• Their careless attitude towards poverty mocks the struggle of those who are less fortunate.
• The lack of consequences for the corrupt official mocks the rule of law in the country.
• Their luxurious lifestyle mocks the simple means by which they claim to live.
• The company's weak attempts at environmental responsibility mock the severity of the issues they've created.

Synonyms

• Bemock

Hypernyms

• Handle
• Do By

Hyponyms

• Rally
• Bait
• Jest At
• Taunt
• Tantalize
• Ride
• Laugh At
• Roast
• Razz
• Cod
• Poke Fun
• Rag
• Blackguard
• Twit
• Rib
• Tantalise
• Guy
• Make Fun

Related Words

• Mockery (noun)
• Mocker (noun)