mock

UK /mɒk/ US /mɔk/
verb 5noun 4adj 1name 1

Collocations

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(verb.)

ADV

bitterly, ruthlessly, scornfully

gently, softly

She gently mocked her brother for being afraid of the small spider.

subtly

Her older brother subtly mocked her attempt to fix the computer by raising his eyebrows.

PREP

at

People sometimes mock at others for their unusual hobbies and interests.

for

She was mocked for wearing an unusual outfit to school.

with

The older students mocked him with cruel jokes during lunch break.

PHRASES

faintly/slightly mocking

Her tone was slightly mocking when she asked if he really believed that story.

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