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mocking

/ˈmɑkɪŋ/adjective2 syllables

Mocking means: abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.

Synonyms for mocking8

adjective, as in abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

derisive, gibelike, jeering, taunting, disrespectful

adjective, as in playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

teasing, quizzical, playful

What does mocking mean?2

adjective

1

abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule“derisive laughter”

2

playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)“his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with mocking?8

three syllables

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Mocking in a sentence

  • In high school, he alienated all his friends with his constant mocking.FlamingTofu
  • I am mocking him just as he mocks me.Amastan
  • I don't appreciate it that you are mocking me!unknown
  • She was mocking the superficiality of fashion slaves.Lepotdeterre
  • The dark hills in the surroundings responded with a mocking echo.Mithridates
  • Boldi gave his classmates a mocking look and moved away from them.Amastan
  • I watch it with a feeling of mocking the continual state of the world.willie7296
  • They spend their time mocking and making fun of others.anzart

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