as in sardonic
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as in ridiculing
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as in parodying
to copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of
team members good-naturedly mocked the coach's familiar bellow
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as in taunting
to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter
the fashion gurus loved to mock the famous couple for their unsophisticated clothes
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as in disobeying
to go against the commands, prohibitions, or rules of
a person willing to mock the religious prohibition against working on the Sabbath
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Recent Examples of mocking
Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
Naturally, the Internet lost its mind, and the scene quickly went viral, with viewers mocking and/or sharing their disbelief at Sheridan's dialogue.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
After the show concluded back in 2019, there was a social media firestorm that spent a large amount of time mocking the show’s ending.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Some also played soccer and waved red cards at the parliament building, mocking Kavelashvili's previous sporting career.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Jackson is no stranger to mocking Combs on social media over his legal dramas and has trolled him many times.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Some on social media have responded by expressing frustration with the health care system and celebrating or mocking the killing.
—Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Last year, he was criticized for mocking rapper Ice Spice’s ethnicity, but the two artists made amends.
—Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
The film is far and away the year’s most successful documentary at the box office but has attracted criticism for mocking DEI programs as a scam.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
Verb
Quad’s grievances spill over into her relationship with Heavenly, which ties into Heavenly and Quad mocking Sweet Tea on social media.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
Naturally, the Internet lost its mind, and the scene quickly went viral, with viewers mocking and/or sharing their disbelief at Sheridan's dialogue.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
After the show concluded back in 2019, there was a social media firestorm that spent a large amount of time mocking the show’s ending.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Some also played soccer and waved red cards at the parliament building, mocking Kavelashvili's previous sporting career.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Jackson is no stranger to mocking Combs on social media over his legal dramas and has trolled him many times.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Some on social media have responded by expressing frustration with the health care system and celebrating or mocking the killing.
—Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Last year, he was criticized for mocking rapper Ice Spice’s ethnicity, but the two artists made amends.
—Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
The film is far and away the year’s most successful documentary at the box office but has attracted criticism for mocking DEI programs as a scam.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mocking
Adjective
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Glorious Five Year Plan: Season 3 Episode 4 Soldier Boy is unleashed in this episode, going on to become many people's favourite character thanks to his brutal quips and sardonic delivery.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
22 Dec. 2024
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The killing of Thompson, whose annual compensation package exceeded $10 million, drew instant, sardonic comment from some social media users.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
6 Dec. 2024
Verb
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At times, Phillips’ dialogue seems to be ridiculing his screenplay’s own improbability and sloppy logic gaps, as well as the genre itself.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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The post was met with accounts celebrating the withdrawal and ridiculing past decisions.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Biden also claimed that Trump praised his record behind closed doors during the two rivals’ cordial White House meeting in November, a very stark contrast to the derisive attacks the president-elect has launched in public.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Fans gave up and drew national attention for paying planes to circle the stadium with derisive banners.—
Matt Baker,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The dog's posture in the viral clip is unsurprising because research has shown that canines are capable of imitating human actions.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Art is imitating life for Jennifer Lopez.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But should investors really be ignoring small caps in 2025?—
Bret Kenwell,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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See video … WATCH RAYMOND ARROYO – Biden rewarded murderers while ignoring the innocent and their families.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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What price female solidarity and empowerment, after all, if the weapon of actualization is an abusive system, one that invariably draws Santosh into its clubby, scornful, vigilante mindset?—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Yet feeling out of place has, ironically, brought Escola even closer to their Mary Todd Lincoln, whose fear that a scornful world might keep her offstage gives the show an unexpected pathos.—
Julian Lucas,
The New Yorker,
2 Aug. 2024
Verb
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Google might prompt users to take it every now and then, but in my never humble opinion, doing so should be a mandatory exercise for all Android users at least once a month.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Over the years, that evolved into doing complete residential interiors, and commercial work including multiple test and demonstration kitchen projects, and then product design.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The material is 70 percent cotton with cozy ribbing and a bit of stretch.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
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The hat has a timeless knitted look on the outside, with ribbing, a fold-over cuff, and a pom pom on top.—
Clint Davis,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2025
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“Mocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mocking. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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