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English adjective: mocking | |||
| 1. | mocking abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule | ||
| Samples | Derisive laughter. A jeering crowd. Her mocking smile. Taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'. | ||
| Synonyms | derisive, gibelike, jeering, taunting | ||
| Similar | disrespectful | ||
| Antonyms | respectful | ||
| 2. | mocking playfully vexing (especially by ridicule) | ||
| Samples | His face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air. | ||
| Synonyms | quizzical, teasing | ||
| Similar | playful | ||
| Antonyms | unplayful, sober, serious | ||
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