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mocking vs teasing

teasing vs mocking

mocking is not a noun while teasing is a noun.

mocking and teasing both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mocking No Yes No No
teasing Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, mocking and teasing are synonyms defined as:
  • mocking and teasing: playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
Other synonyms of mocking include quizzical.
mocking (noun) teasing (noun)
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
playful vexation
the act of removing tangles from you hair with a comb
mocking (adjective) teasing (adjective)
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule causing irritation or annoyance
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule) playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it
Difference between mocking and teasing

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