Mocking and Provoking

Mocking

Mocking adjective - Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.
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Provoking and mocking are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Provoking" instead the word "Mocking" as a noun or an adjective.

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

Provoking

Provoking adjective - Serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction.
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Mocking and provoking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mocking" instead the word "Provoking" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: provoke, provoked, provocation
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