to bemock
- verb
- /bɪˈmɑk/
- Offensive
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- The cruel crowd began to bemock the old storyteller's accent.
Examples
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The play was meant to bemock the follies of the aristocracy.
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Don't bemock her efforts!
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In his letters, he would often bemock the traditions of his rivals.
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He often bemocks his classmates.
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During the debate, he chose to bemock his opponent's ideas rather than provide a counterargument.
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The comedian's routine often bemocks the absurdities of modern life, making the audience laugh at relatable situations.
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She refused to bemock his fashion choices, believing everyone should express themselves freely.
Synonyms
307
2.3
Laugh at someone or say things that make them feel embarrassed
209
3.4
Make fun of someone by copying them to show dislike
108
4.6
To make someone look silly in a mean way so others laugh at them
45
5.0
To make someone or something seem not important
33
5.5
To make fun of someone in a joking way, often in public
28
7.7
To speak badly about someone or something to show little respect
26
7.8
To make fun of someone in a cruel way
21
6.7
To treat something as silly and show no respect
7
9.3
To criticize someone publicly to make them feel ashamed
1
8.4
Say or do things that make someone seem less respected
To make someone look foolish by doing or saying silly things
To shout at someone to mock or interrupt them
To treat someone or something as unimportant and not worth much
Antonyms
How Harsh
- Offensive
414
6.1
- Offensive
108
4.6
- Offensive
19
5.4
- Offensive
- Offensive
209
3.4
245
1.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Bemock is made from the old prefix be- (which can mean 'to make' or 'to treat') plus the familiar word mock, which means 'to make fun of'. So, to bemock is to treat someone with contempt or ridicule.