Mock and Work up

Mock

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

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

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

Work up

Work up verb - To produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort.

Mock and work up are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mock" instead a verb "Work up".

Mutual synonyms

Both terms in one sentence

  • Mock Turtle trying to work up the courage to join the dance number in the penultimate scene.
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