mocking

• Описывает поведение или речь, которые высмеивают кого-то или что-то в пренебрежительной или презрительной манере.

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.

   Насмешливый

   • 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.

   Synonymscontemptuousderisivedisparagingjeeringsarcasticsardonicsatiricalscornfulsneeringtaunting

   Antonymscomplimentaryearnestrespectfulsincere

2. Playfully teasingB2informal

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

   Насмешливый

   • 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.

   Synonymsfacetiousjestingjocularteasing

   Antonymsearnestgenuinerespectfulserioussincere

• Глагол, используемый для выражения действия высмеивания кого-либо или чего-либо в презрительной или пренебрежительной манере, или имитации чего-либо с целью осмеяния.

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.

   Высмеивать

   • 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.

   Synonymsderidegibejeerlampoonridiculescoffsneertaunttease

   Antonymsadmirecomplimenthonorpraiserespect

2. Imitate derisivelyB2formal

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

   Передразнивать

   • 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.

   Synonymsapecaricaturejeerlampoonmimicparodyridiculescoffsneertaunt

   Antonymsadmireapplaudhonorpraiserespect

Phrasal variantsmock up