mock

• Describe algo que no es auténtico o real, sino que se presenta como imitación o falsificación, a menudo con fines de engaño, simulación o burla.

Describes something that is not real or genuine, but is made to look or seem real for the purpose of imitation, deception, or ridicule.

1. Imitation or copyB2formal

   Made to look like something real, often for practice or testing purposes.

   Falso, imitación

   • The students took a mock exam to prepare for the real test.
   • They built a mock-up of the new airplane cabin.
   • The army conducted a mock battle for training.

   Sinónimosartificialdummyersatzfakeimitationpretendedpseudoshamsimulatedsynthetic

   Antónimosactualauthenticgenuinereal

• Sustantivo que denota la acción de burlarse, ridiculizar o mofarse de alguien o algo, a menudo mediante la imitación o la parodia de manera despectiva.

A noun referring to the act of ridiculing, teasing, or making fun of someone or something, often by imitating or mimicking them in a scornful manner.

incontable

1. Act of RidiculeB2formal

   The act of mocking or ridiculing someone or something.

   burla

   • His mock of the teacher's accent was cruel.
   • The comedian's mock of politicians drew laughter from the crowd.
   • She couldn't stand the constant mock from her classmates.

   Sinónimosderisiongibejeermockeryridiculescoffscornsneertaunt

   Antónimosadmirationcomplimenthonorpraiserespect

• Verbo que se usa para expresar la acción de burlarse de alguien o algo de manera despectiva o desdeñosa, o de imitar algo con el fin de ridiculizarlo.

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.

   Burlarse de

   • 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.

   Sinónimosderidegibejeerlampoonridiculescoffsneertaunttease

   Antónimosadmirecomplimenthonorpraiserespect

2. Imitate derisivelyB2formal

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

   Imitar burlonamente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosapecaricaturejeerlampoonmimicparodyridiculescoffsneertaunt

   Antónimosadmireapplaudhonorpraiserespect

Variantes phrasalmock up