Mock and Use

Mock

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

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

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

Use

Use verb - To put into action or service.

Mock and use are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mock" instead a verb "Use".

Nearby Words: useless, useful, used, usefulness, using

Common collocations

character mock character use character
style mock style use style
time mock time use time
way mock way use way
Other words: characters, language, weapon, song.

Both words in one sentence

  • In NetHack, there are fake Amulets of Yendor that, if you try to use at the end game, will cause you not only to lose the game, but have the gods mock you.
    Source: Mock Guffin
  • Music / Madonna Also, her big NBC concert special opted to use alternate angles and screen cutaways to avoid showing Madonna mock-crucified during "Live To Tell".
  • It apparently works, as Ben seems to come partially to his mind and beg for help... only to use the opportunity to catch him off guard and mock him for falling to the trick.
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