mocking

Definitions

Making fun of someone or something in a cruel or derisive way.

Mimicking someone or something, typically in order to ridicule or tease.

Seeming to laugh at or challenge someone; contemptuous.

Examples

He could not stand the mocking tone in her voice as she criticized his work.

The children were scolded for mocking the new student's accent.

Synonyms

derisive scornful sarcastic ridiculing taunting jeering satirical

Antonyms

respectful admiring praising reverent complimentary serious earnest