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- [mok]
- /mɒk/
- /mɒk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mok]
- /mɒk/
Definitions of mocked word
- verb with object mocked to attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision. 1
- verb with object mocked to ridicule by mimicry of action or speech; mimic derisively. 1
- verb with object mocked to mimic, imitate, or counterfeit. 1
- verb with object mocked to challenge; defy: His actions mock convention. 1
- verb with object mocked to deceive, delude, or disappoint. 1
- verb without object mocked to use ridicule or derision; scoff; jeer (often followed by at). 1
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Origin of mocked
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English mokken < Middle French mocquer
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Parts of speech for Mocked
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mocked popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
mocked usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mocked
adjective mocked
- caricatured — Simple past tense and past participle of caricature.
- insulted — to treat or speak to insolently or with contemptuous rudeness; affront.
- defrocked — Simple past tense and past participle of defrock.
- disgraced — the loss of respect, honor, or esteem; ignominy; shame: the disgrace of criminals.
- down and out — downward; going or directed downward: the down escalator.
Antonyms for mocked
adjective mocked
- trued — being in accordance with the actual state or conditions; conforming to reality or fact; not false: a true story.
verb mocked
- praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- complimented — Simple past tense and past participle of compliment.
- flattered — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
- exalted — (of a person or their rank or status) placed at a high or powerful level; held in high regard.
- abetted — to encourage, support, or countenance by aid or approval, usually in wrongdoing: to abet a swindler; to abet a crime.
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