mock

• Descreve algo que não é genuíno ou real, criado para imitar, enganar ou zombar. Pode indicar uma imitação usada em testes ou simulações, ou algo feito de propósito para caçoar.

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.

   Simulado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosartificialdummyersatzfakeimitationpretendedpseudoshamsimulatedsynthetic

   Antônimosactualauthenticgenuinereal

• Substantivo que designa o ato de ridicularizar, zombar ou caçoar de alguém ou algo, frequentemente por meio de imitação ou paródia em tom depreciativo; também pode significar uma imitação ou cópia falsa usada para escárnio.

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.

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1. Act of RidiculeB2formal

   The act of mocking or ridiculing someone or something.

   Zombaria

   • 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.

   Sinônimosderisiongibejeermockeryridiculescoffscornsneertaunt

   Antônimosadmirationcomplimenthonorpraiserespect

• Verbo usado para expressar a ação de zombar, ridicularizar ou escarnecer de alguém ou algo de maneira desdenhosa ou depreciativa, ou imitar algo com o propósito de ridicularizar.

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.

   Zombar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosderidegibejeerlampoonridiculescoffsneertaunttease

   Antônimosadmirecomplimenthonorpraiserespect

2. Imitate derisivelyB2formal

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

   Zombar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosapecaricaturejeerlampoonmimicparodyridiculescoffsneertaunt

   Antônimosadmireapplaudhonorpraiserespect

Variantes phrasalmock up