Mock and Upbraid

Mock

Mock verb - To copy or exaggerate (someone or something) in order to make fun of.

Upbraid and mock are semantically related In some cases you can use "Upbraid" instead a verb "Mock".

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

Upbraid

Upbraid verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Usage example: his wife upbraided him for his irresponsible handling of the family finances
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Synonyms for Upbraid

Mock and upbraid are semantically related in ridicule topic. Sometimes you can use "Mock" instead a verb "Upbraid".

Nearby Word: upbraiding

Common collocations

brother mock brother upbraid brother
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