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to bemock

to bemock

9.9
To make fun of someone in a cruel way
  • verb
  • /bɪˈmɑk/
  • Offensive
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  • The cruel crowd began to bemock the old storyteller's accent.

Examples

  • The play was meant to bemock the follies of the aristocracy.

  • Don't bemock her efforts!

  • In his letters, he would often bemock the traditions of his rivals.

  • He often bemocks his classmates.

  • During the debate, he chose to bemock his opponent's ideas rather than provide a counterargument.

  • The comedian's routine often bemocks the absurdities of modern life, making the audience laugh at relatable situations.

  • She refused to bemock his fashion choices, believing everyone should express themselves freely.

Synonyms

to make fun of
vsto bemock
  • Offensive
307 2.3

Laugh at someone or say things that make them feel embarrassed

is more contemptuous and shows dislike rather than playful teasing
to mock
vsto bemock
  • Offensive
209 3.4

Make fun of someone by copying them to show dislike

is broader and not focused on imitation or copying
to ridicule
vsto bemock
  • Offensive
108 4.6

To make someone look silly in a mean way so others laugh at them

is the broader term for showing contempt in different ways
to belittle
vsto bemock
45 5.0

To make someone or something seem not important

is more about open contempt and scorn than quiet minimization
to roast
vsto bemock
  • Offensive
33 5.5

To make fun of someone in a joking way, often in public

is more contemptuous and intends to insult rather than amuse
to disparage
vsto bemock
28 7.7

To speak badly about someone or something to show little respect

is stronger and focuses on contempt rather than mere criticism
to deride
vsto bemock
26 7.8

To make fun of someone in a cruel way

is used more broadly to show contempt not only by open insults
to make a mockery of
vsto bemock
21 6.7

To treat something as silly and show no respect

is used more for insulting people than for declaring worthlessness
to pillory
vsto bemock
7 9.3

To criticize someone publicly to make them feel ashamed

is a general way of showing contempt that need not be public
to derogate
vsto bemock
1 8.4

Say or do things that make someone seem less respected

is harsher and aims at contempt rather than general devaluation
to beclown
vsto bemock
  • Literature
9.9

To make someone look foolish by doing or saying silly things

is more about showing contempt than only making someone look foolish
to barrack
vsto bemock
  • Offensive
8.6

To shout at someone to mock or interrupt them

is broader and may not involve shouting or interruption
to vilipend
vsto bemock
  • Archaic
9.9

To treat someone or something as unimportant and not worth much

is more about showing contempt than merely reducing perceived value

Antonyms

161 1.0

Words or actions that show admiration for someone

How Harsh

to humiliate
  • Offensive
414 6.1
to ridicule
  • Offensive
108 4.6
taunt
  • Offensive
19 5.4
to bemock
  • Offensive
9.9
to mock
  • Offensive
209 3.4
to tease
245 1.9

Surface Forms

bemock infinitive
bemocked past
bemocked past participle
bemocking present participle
bemocks third person singular

Morphology

bemock = mock (transparent) = be + mock

The verb is formed by the productive English prefix 'be-' plus the verb 'mock', yielding a meaning 'to make or treat with mockery' that an average B1 learner can derive.

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.