Mock
Mock adjective - Being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials.
Usage example: mock turtle soup
Pretend is a synonym for mock in real topic. In some cases you can use "Pretend" instead the word "Mock" as an adjective or a verb or a noun. informal substitute
Pretend
Pretend adjective - Being such in appearance only and made with or manufactured from usually cheaper materials.
Usage example: if you were to see the movie's pretend jewels in real life, you wouldn't be fooled for a minute
Mock is a synonym for pretend in real topic. You can use "Mock" instead the word "Pretend" as an adjective or a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as imaginary.
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Seppuku: When Justin is pretending to get hit by Cupid's arrows, Danny mimes taking one of the pretend arrows and disemboweling himself with it while mumbling in mock Japanese.
Source: Series / Undateable -
They pretend to obey you, but you know-you know in that whispering part of your heart that they mock you with their obedience.
Source: Literature / Elantris - They pretend to obey you, but you know— you know in that whispering part of your heart that they mock you with their obedience.
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