Word

mock, v.
(mocked, mocking, mocks)
freq. cnt. 4

treat with contempt
<verb.communication> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4

bemock mock

sample sentences

"The new constitution mocks all democratic principles"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
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Something ----s somebody

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

semantic pointers

hypernym

treat, handle, do by

hyponym

taunt, tease, tantalize, bait, ride, razz, rag, cod, tantalise, twit, rally laugh at, ridicule, make fun, poke fun, roast, guy, blackguard, jest at, rib deride

imitate with mockery and derision
<verb.communication>

mock

sample sentences

"The children mocked their handicapped classmate"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
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Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

semantic pointers

hypernym

simulate, imitate, copy

hyponym

caricature, ape impersonate spoof, burlesque, parody