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mock vs burlesque

burlesque vs mock

mock and burlesque both are nouns.

mock and burlesque both are adjectives.

mock and burlesque both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mock Yes Yes Yes No
burlesque Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, burlesque is a hyponym of mock; that is, burlesque is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mock:
  • mock: imitate with mockery and derision
  • burlesque: make a parody of
Other hyponyms of mock include ape, caricature, impersonate, parody, spoof.
mock (noun) burlesque (noun)
the act of mocking or ridiculing a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
mock (adjective) burlesque (adjective)
constituting a copy or imitation of something relating to or characteristic of a burlesque
mock (verb) burlesque (verb)
treat with contempt make a parody of
imitate with mockery and derision
Difference between mock and burlesque

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