copy, imitate, mimic, ape, mock mean to make something so that it resembles an existing thing. copy suggests duplicating an original as nearly as possible.

MOCK definition: to attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision. See examples of mock used in a sentence.

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To treat with ridicule or contempt; deride: was mocked for contradicting himself; mocked her superficial understanding of the issues. See Synonyms at ridicule. b. To imitate in fun or derision: mocked his …

You use mock to describe something which is not real or genuine, but which is intended to be very similar to the real thing. 'It's tragic!' swoons Jeffrey in mock horror. ...a mock Tudor mansion.

mock (mok), v.t. to attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision. to ridicule by mimicry of action or speech; mimic derisively. to mimic, imitate, or counterfeit. to challenge; defy: His actions mock …