mocking
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
"They don't have enough land," he said, mocking Russia -- the world's largest country.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
The U.S. defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, posted a photo on social media of two young women at a Canadian cadet training center that was interpreted as mocking their weight and gender.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Phillips ultimately lost his job with Collins too, this time after crudely mocking a rival political operative whose wife had accused former NBC journalist Matt Lauer of rape.
From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2026
Thousands of posts mocking Modi have flooded social media.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Maybe Cardan would say he was doing it for the benefit of onlookers, but we both know he’s mocking me.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
A #nursewho hashtag emerged on Twitter, attached both to attacks on the casting and ironic mockings of the attackers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2017
"I fear you felt a little faint during the service, but a sacrament——" "Cease your mockings, you false priest," cried Elsa.
From Lysbeth, a Tale of the Dutch by Henry Rider Haggard
The "calf" or young ox, symbolizes "patient continuance in well-doing" amidst trials, such as "cruel mockings," etc.
From Notes on the Apocalypse by David Steele
Perjury and cruel mockings are among its weapons.
From The National Preacher, Vol. 2. No. 6., Nov. 1827 Or Original Monthly Sermons from Living Ministers by Austin Dickinson
"You shall be treated to ... ironical smiles and mockings."
From The Princess Passes by A. M. (Alice Muriel) Williamson
Vocabulary lists containing mocking
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 1
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
ACT Reading Test: Words to Capture Tone, List 1
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
