mocking

• Beschreibt Verhalten oder Äußerungen, die jemanden oder etwas verspotten oder sich darüber lustig machen, oft auf spöttische, verächtliche oder ironische Weise.

Describes behavior or speech that makes fun of someone or something in a scornful or contemptuous manner.

1. Expressing contempt or ridiculeB2formal

   Characterized by making fun of someone or something in a scornful or contemptuous way.

   Spöttisch

   • His mocking tone made everyone feel uncomfortable.
   • She gave a mocking laugh at his suggestion.
   • The crowd's mocking jeers could be heard from the stage.

   Synonymecontemptuousderisivedisparagingjeeringsarcasticsardonicsatiricalscornfulsneeringtaunting

   Antonymecomplimentaryearnestrespectfulsincere

2. Playfully teasingB2informal

   Characterized by light-hearted or playful teasing, often with a hint of ridicule.

   Spöttisch

   • He had a mocking grin as he teased his friend.
   • Her mocking comments were meant to be funny, not hurtful.
   • The children exchanged mocking glances during the game.

   Synonymefacetiousjestingjocularteasing

   Antonymeearnestgenuinerespectfulserioussincere

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass man sich über jemanden oder etwas spöttisch oder verächtlich lustig macht oder jemanden/etwas nachäfft, um ihn/es lächerlich zu machen.

A verb used to express the act of making fun of someone or something in a scornful or contemptuous manner, or to imitate something in a way that ridicules it.

1. Ridicule or derideB2formal

   To treat someone or something with contempt or scorn, often by making fun of them.

   Verspotten

   • The students mocked the teacher's accent behind her back.
   • He mocked his opponent's ideas during the debate.
   • They mocked her for her unusual clothing choices.

   Synonymederidegibejeerlampoonridiculescoffsneertaunttease

   Antonymeadmirecomplimenthonorpraiserespect

2. Imitate derisivelyB2formal

   To copy someone's behavior, speech, or appearance in a way that is intended to be insulting or humorous.

   Verspotten durch Nachahmung

   • The comedian mocked the politician's mannerisms perfectly.
   • She mocked his way of walking by exaggerating his steps.
   • He mocked her voice, making everyone laugh at her expense.

   Synonymeapecaricaturejeerlampoonmimicparodyridiculescoffsneertaunt

   Antonymeadmireapplaudhonorpraiserespect

Phrasal-Variantenmock up