mocking

• Qualifie un comportement, un ton ou des paroles qui se moquent de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose de manière méprisante ou railleuse.

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.

   moqueur

   • 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.

   Synonymescontemptuousderisivedisparagingjeeringsarcasticsardonicsatiricalscornfulsneeringtaunting

   Antonymescomplimentaryearnestrespectfulsincere

2. Playfully teasingB2informal

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

   moqueur (de façon taquine)

   • 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.

   Synonymesfacetiousjestingjocularteasing

   Antonymesearnestgenuinerespectfulserioussincere

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer l'action de se moquer de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose de manière méprisante ou dédaigneuse, ou d'imiter quelque chose dans le but de ridiculiser.

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.

   Se moquer 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.

   Synonymesderidegibejeerlampoonridiculescoffsneertaunttease

   Antonymesadmirecomplimenthonorpraiserespect

2. Imitate derisivelyB2formal

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

   Imiter avec moquerie

   • 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.

   Synonymesapecaricaturejeerlampoonmimicparodyridiculescoffsneertaunt

   Antonymesadmireapplaudhonorpraiserespect

Variantes phrasalmock up