vverb.communicationtreat with contemptSynset:bemock mock
Examples:- The new constitution mocks all democratic principles
Derivationally Related Form:mockermockery
Hypernyms:do by handle treat
Inherited Hypernyms:mocktreatinteractact
Direct Hyponyms:baitblackguardcodderideguyjest atlaugh atmake funpoke funragrallyrazzribrideridiculeroasttantalisetantalizetauntteasetwit
Full Troponyms:catcalldebunkderidejeerkidridiculesatirizestultifyteaseunmask
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | Something ---s somebody
vverb.communicationimitate with mockery and derisionExamples:- The children mocked their handicapped classmate
Derivationally Related Form:mockmocker
Hypernyms:copy imitate simulate
Inherited Hypernyms:mockimitatereproduceproduce
Direct Hyponyms:apeburlesquecaricatureimpersonateparodyspoof
Full Troponyms:caricatureimpersonatespooftravesty
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | Something ---s somebody | Something ---s something
adj satadj.allabusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridiculeSynset:derisive gibelike jeering taunting
Examples:- derisive laughter
- a jeering crowd
- her mocking smile
- taunting shouts of 'coward' and 'sissy'
Antonyms:respectful
Derivationally Related Form:deride
Inherited Hypernyms:derisive
Similar to:disrespectful
adj satadj.allplayfully vexing (especially by ridicule)Synset:quizzical teasing
Examples:- his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air - Lawrence Durrell
Antonyms:unplayful
Inherited Hypernyms:mocking
Similar to:playful