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To tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner
“Social media was swift to criticize and mock her choice of footwear for the occasion.”
To mimic (someone or something) scornfully or contemptuously
“Kevin sat next to her and seemed to mock her mannerisms.”
To defy or rebel against
“He had no desire to mock the rules that govern the production of history.”
To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is
To speak with vulgar, irreverent or profane language
To give a half-suppressed, typically scornful laugh
A person or thing that is the object of ridicule or criticism
“They have made a mock of humanity by the wanton destruction of men.”
Something that is visually identical to something else
“It was a mock of the actual Source Hip-Hop Awards, the awards show we hosted each year that had become a staple in hip-hop.”
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something
A shout or howl, typically expressing excitement or scorn
(archaic) An impudent or jeering remark or speech
Being an imitation, not authentic or real
“A one-man tribute wearing a mock spacesuit is not necessarily the most flattering honor.”
Unnatural or artificial in one's mannerisms or behavior
“He gasped with mock surprise at not receiving an invitation to the wedding of the couple he had lampooned for years.”
Deceptive or tending to mislead or create a false impression
Existing only in the realms of one's imagination
Being done for purposes of assessment
Characterized by parody or satire
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