Mock
/mɒk/
To make fun of someone by copying them or saying mean things, which can hurt their feelings.
Examples
- It’s not nice to mock someone just because they missed the basketball shot.
- When my brother fell off his bike, I didn’t want to mock him, so I helped him up.
- At school, we learned that it’s better to be kind than to mock others for their mistakes.
Synonyms
tease
ridicule
imitate
make fun of
poke fun at
Antonyms
praise
support
cheer
encourage
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