English > bemock: 1 sense > verb 1, communication| Meaning | treat with contempt. |
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| Pattern | Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody |
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| Synonym | mock |
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| Narrower | deride | treat or speak of with contempt / contempt / contempt |
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| ridicule, roast, guy, blackguard, laugh at, jest at, rib, make fun, poke fun | subject to laughter or ridicule |
| tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride | harass with persistent criticism or carping |
| Broader | treat, handle, do by | interact in a certain way |
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