Mock

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːk/

Mock (verb)

  1. to laugh at someone in an unkind way.
  2. to copy someone's actions or words to make people laugh.

Examples

  • They often mock his accent during conversations.
  • She was mocked for her unusual clothing style.

Common collocations: mock someone's accent, mock relentlessly, mock a celebrity, mock playfully, mock exam

Mock (noun)

  1. something that looks real but is not.

Examples

  • The store sells mock designer bags.
  • He bought a mock Rolex watch.

Mock (adjective)

  1. pretending to be something else.

Examples

  • She wore a mock fur coat to the party.
  • The mock battle was part of the training exercise.

Synonyms of Mock

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Mock

  • when expressing approval or admiration
  • when offering positive remarks