mocking

• Descreve comportamento ou fala que ridiculariza alguém ou algo de maneira desdenhosa ou desrespeitosa; também pode indicar zombaria ou escárnio.

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.

   Zombeteiro

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscontemptuousderisivedisparagingjeeringsarcasticsardonicsatiricalscornfulsneeringtaunting

   Antônimoscomplimentaryearnestrespectfulsincere

2. Playfully teasingB2informal

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

   Zombeteiro

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfacetiousjestingjocularteasing

   Antônimosearnestgenuinerespectfulserioussincere

• 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