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mock vs imitate

imitate vs mock

mock is a noun but imitate is not a noun.

mock is an adjective but imitate is not an adjective.

mock and imitate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mock Yes Yes Yes No
imitate No No Yes No
As verbs, imitate is a hypernym of mock; that is, imitate is a word with a broader meaning than mock:
  • mock: imitate with mockery and derision
  • imitate: reproduce someone's behavior or looks
Other hypernyms of mock include copy, simulate.
mock (noun) imitate (noun)
the act of mocking or ridiculing
mock (adjective) imitate (adjective)
constituting a copy or imitation of something
mock (verb) imitate (verb)
treat with contempt reproduce someone's behavior or looks
imitate with mockery and derision make a reproduction or copy of
appear like, as in behavior or appearance
Difference between mock and imitate

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