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mock vs parody

parody vs mock

mock and parody both are nouns.

mock is an adjective but parody is not an adjective.

mock and parody both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mock Yes Yes Yes No
parody Yes No Yes No
As verbs, parody is a hyponym of mock; that is, parody is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mock:
  • mock: imitate with mockery and derision
  • parody: make a parody of
Other hyponyms of mock include ape, caricature, impersonate, burlesque, spoof.
mock (noun) parody (noun)
the act of mocking or ridiculing humorous or satirical mimicry
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
mock (adjective) parody (adjective)
constituting a copy or imitation of something
mock (verb) parody (verb)
treat with contempt make a parody of
imitate with mockery and derision make a spoof of or make fun of
Difference between mock and parody

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