Mock
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Hurtful Laughter
Mocking involves hurting someone's feelings by laughing at them. It can be seen as disrespectful. The kids mocked him for tripping in the hallway.
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Imitation Tone
Imitating the way someone speaks or acts in a mocking way can add to the ridicule. He mocked her high-pitched voice during the play.
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Social Dynamics
Mocking can happen in groups and create a sense of exclusion for the person being mocked. At the party, they mocked his dance moves, making him feel unwelcome.