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US/mɑːk/
UK/mɒk/
to laugh at someone or copy them in an unkind way to make them look silly
In context
The other children mocked him for his strange accent.
Do not mock people who are still learning the language.
Critics mocked the film as dull and badly written.
Words that go with mock
verb + preposition
- mock someone forPlease do not mock her for making mistakes.
verb + noun
- mock someone's accentNever mock someone's accent in front of everyone.
- mock the ideaMany people mocked the idea at first.
- mock his effortsNobody should mock his efforts to improve.
adverb + verb
- openly mockSome fans openly mock the new manager.
verb + adverb
- mock mercilesslyThe comedian mocked politicians mercilessly.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They mocked at him.Correct: They mocked him.