Mocking

Synonyms of mocking

• scornful
• taunting
• ridiculing

Antonyms of mocking

• respectful
• praising
• complimenting

Collocations of mocking

mocking tone

Frequency: 70 %

She spoke to him in a mocking tone, making fun of his outfit.

mocking laughter

Frequency: 60 %

The group erupted in mocking laughter as he tripped and fell.

mocking behavior

Frequency: 50 %

His mocking behavior towards his colleagues earned him a reputation as a bully.

mocking smile

Frequency: 45 %

She gave him a mocking smile, knowing she had outsmarted him.

mocking gesture

Frequency: 35 %

He made a mocking gesture towards his opponent after scoring a goal.

Idiomatic Expressions for mocking

• Phrase: mocking laughter
  Meaning: Laughing in a way that is meant to ridicule or make fun of someone or something.
  Usage: She couldn't help but feel hurt by his mocking laughter at her mistake.