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mock vs spoof

spoof vs mock

mock and spoof both are nouns.

mock is an adjective but spoof is not an adjective.

mock and spoof both are verbs.

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

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