Mocking
Mocking adjective - Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.
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Synonyms for Mocking
Ribbing and mocking are semantically related In some cases you can use "Ribbing" instead the word "Mocking" as an adjective or a noun.
Ribbing
Ribbing adjective - Marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing.
Usage example: the lightly ribbing tone tipped me off that this wasn't a serious reprimand
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Synonyms for Ribbing
Mocking and ribbing are semantically related in teasing topic. You can use "Mocking" instead the word "Ribbing" as a noun or an adjective.
Nearby Word: ribbed
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Related pairs
- scornful and mocking
- scornful and ribbing
- contemptuous and mocking
- contemptuous and ribbing
- sarcastic and mocking
- sarcastic and ribbing
- taunting and mocking
- taunting and ribbing
- derisive and mocking
- derisive and ribbing
- teasing and mocking
- teasing and ribbing
- raillery and mocking
- raillery and ribbing
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