Hostile and Mocking

Hostile

Hostile adjective - Marked by opposition or ill will.

Mocking and hostile are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mocking" instead an adjective "Hostile".

Nearby Word: hostility

Mocking

Mocking adjective - Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.
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Synonyms for Mocking

Hostile and mocking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hostile" instead an adjective "Mocking".

Nearby Words: mock, mockery, mocked, mocker, mockingly

Both words in one sentence

  • As a result, the narrator is openly mocking and hostile towards the Bard.
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