mock
Third Person
mocks
Present Participle
mocking
Past Tense
mocked
Past Participle
mocked
1
to ridicule someone or something in a disrespectful manner
transitive
- She did not appreciate being mocked for her fashion choices at the party.
- His attempt to mock the new employee's mistakes only made him look unprofessional.
- His friends would mock him for being overly cautious, not realizing it was due to past experiences.
- The critics mocked the film for its clichéd plot and poor dialogue.
- The crowd mocked his nervous speech.
2
to imitate someone or something, often using sarcasm or teasing
transitive
- The comedian loves to mock famous personalities in a lighthearted manner during performances.
- He mocked his teacher's voice to make his friends laugh.
- The child mocked his brother's gestures playfully.
- She mocked his walk, exaggerating every step.
- They mocked the singer's performance in a funny way.
3
to resist or make something seem powerless by refusing to follow expectations or limits
- The daring athlete mocked the limits of human endurance.
- His reckless actions mocked the rules of the competition.
- The puzzle mocked every attempt to solve it.
- The storm mocked their efforts to secure the ship.
- His bold attitude mocked authority at every turn.