Definition of Mock

1. Noun. The act of mocking or ridiculing. "They made a mock of him"

Generic synonyms: Derision, Ridicule

2. Verb. Treat with contempt. "The new constitution mocks all democratic principles"
Exact synonyms: Bemock
Specialized synonyms: Bait, Cod, Rag, Rally, Razz, Ride, Tantalise, Tantalize, Taunt, Tease, Twit, Blackguard, Guy, Jest At, Laugh At, Make Fun, Poke Fun, Rib, Ridicule, Roast, Deride
Generic synonyms: Do By, Handle, Treat
Derivative terms: Mocker, Mockery

3. Adjective. Constituting a copy or imitation of something. "Boys in mock battle"
Similar to: Counterfeit, Imitative

4. Verb. Imitate with mockery and derision. "The children mocked their handicapped classmate"
Specialized synonyms: Ape, Caricature, Impersonate, Burlesque, Parody, Spoof
Generic synonyms: Copy, Imitate, Simulate
Derivative terms: Mocker

Definition of Mock

1. v. t. To imitate; to mimic; esp., to mimic in sport, contempt, or derision; to deride by mimicry.

2. v. i. To make sport in contempt or in jest; to speak in a scornful or jeering manner.

3. n. An act of ridicule or derision; a scornful or contemptuous act or speech; a sneer; a jibe; a jeer.

4. a. Imitating reality, but not real; false; counterfeit; assumed; sham.

Definition of Mock

1. Noun. An imitation, usually with the connotation that it's one of lesser quality. ¹

2. Noun. Mockery, the act of mocking. ¹

3. Noun. A practice exam set by an educating institution to prepare students for an important exam. ¹

4. Verb. To mimic, to simulate. ¹

5. Verb. To make fun of by mimicking, to taunt. ¹

6. Verb. To tantalise, and disappoint (the hopes of). ¹

7. Adjective. imitation, not genuine. (''mock turtle soup'', ''mock leather''); fake ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Mock

1. to ridicule [v -ED, -ING, -S] : MOCKABLE [adj] - See also: ridicule

Medical Definition of Mock

1. Imitating reality, but not real; false; counterfeit; assumed; sham. "That superior greatness and mock majesty. " (Spectator) Mock bishop's weed, a genus of American and Asiatic shrubs (Philadelphus), with showy white flowers in panicled cymes. P. Coronarius, from Asia, has fragrant flowers; the American kinds are nearly scentless. Mock sun. See Parhelion. Mock turtle soup, a soup made of calf's head, veal, or other meat, and condiments, in imitation of green turtle soup. Mock velvet, a fabric made in imitation of velvet. See Mockado. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mock

mochaccino
mochaccinos
mochas
mochell
mochells
mochie
mochier
mochiest
mochiko
mochila
mochilas
mochis
mochs
mochy
mociology
mock (current term)
mock-heroic
mock-orange
mock-up
mock azalia
mock exam
mock exams
mock orange
mock privet
mock strawberry
mock sun
mock turtle soup
mock up
mockable
mockado

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