Transcription
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- [mok]
- /mɒk/
- /ˈmɒk.əz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mok]
- /mɒk/
Definitions of mockers word
- verb with object mockers to attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision. 1
- verb with object mockers to ridicule by mimicry of action or speech; mimic derisively. 1
- verb with object mockers to mimic, imitate, or counterfeit. 1
- verb with object mockers to challenge; defy: His actions mock convention. 1
- verb with object mockers to deceive, delude, or disappoint. 1
- verb without object mockers to use ridicule or derision; scoff; jeer (often followed by at). 1
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Origin of mockers
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 Mockers
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mockers 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.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
mockers usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mockers
noun mockers
- skeptic — a person who questions the validity or authenticity of something purporting to be factual.
- doubter — to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
- pessimist — a person who habitually sees or anticipates the worst or is disposed to be gloomy.
- detractor — The detractors of a person or thing are people who criticize that person or thing.
- unbeliever — a person who does not believe.
Antonyms for mockers
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