mocked

past tense of mock
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of mocked The stance has seen Newsom, who warns the passage of Prop 40 could see an exodus of the super rich from California, mocked and dismissed by fellow Democrats. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed mocked Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy on Saturday, commenting on Portnoy's body and athleticism. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 Bradshaw recalls feeling unsupported by Steelers coach Chuck Noll and describes how some friends mocked his public discussion of depression — even as fans have thanked him for speaking out. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 Letter writer was terrified by friend’s constant phone use in the car — but only got mocked for speaking up. — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026 The teeth of that regulation, however, has often been questioned—when not being openly mocked. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026 When the two teams met again, a handful of Bury supporters mocked fans using the disabled facilities. — Vanda Mayer, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026 VanAntwerp has been horrified to see Kirk’s killing repeatedly, and sometimes menacingly, mocked online. — Jacqueline Ganun, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026 Nike’s experimented with other applications such as mules and tennis shoes, but the results were mocked if not downright disastrous. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mocked
Verb
  • The couple was so famous that they were often parodied by TV comedians for their lavish lifestyle and Tammy Faye’s abundant makeup.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The couple was so famous that they were often parodied by TV comedians for their lavish lifestyle and Tammy Faye's abundant makeup.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Reportedly, William is willing to speak to Harry because things have reached a point where they’re being ridiculed for the standoff.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Gamecocks coach Shane Beamer’s job is one of the most ridiculed in the country these days.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The creditors’ lawsuit describes Kenny as a bullying presence who routinely threatened to fire anyone who disobeyed his orders.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Jeanie Buss also wants proof that Joey and Janie Buss disobeyed the 2017 court order, along with an order requiring them to show cause of why they should not be held in contempt of court.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Clifford gates, however, can be imitated by a normal computer.
    — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The rest of the industry watched with envy, then imitated the model.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The shame lies with the governments who ignored the AIDS crisis and the stigma that was around people and the innate prejudice that was in society.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
  • It is enabled by a culture where consent and accountability are ignored.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Mocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mocked. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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