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jeering vs mocking

mocking vs jeering

jeering is a noun but mocking is not a noun.

jeering and mocking both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jeering Yes Yes No No
mocking No Yes No No
As adjectives, jeering and mocking are synonyms defined as:
  • jeering and mocking: abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
Other synonyms of jeering include derisive, gibelike, taunting.
jeering (noun) mocking (noun)
showing your contempt by derision
jeering (adjective) mocking (adjective)
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
Difference between jeering and mocking

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