mock indignation
Frequency: 5.54.2 per million words
Pretended indignation, often used humorously.
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- He feigned mock indignation when his friend took the last slice of pizza.
- He feigned mock indignation when accused of eating the last cookie.
- With a smirk, she expressed mock indignation at being called lazy.
- Her mock indignation was so convincing, I almost believed her.
- The comedian's act often included exaggerated gestures of mock indignation.
- The actor displayed mock indignation to comedic effect on stage.
- He raised an eyebrow in mock indignation when accused of eating the cookies.
- There was a hint of mock indignation in his voice as he complained.
- They listened to his complaints with mock indignation, knowing he was just joking.
- She raised an eyebrow with mock indignation at the suggestion.
- The children pretended mock indignation when their toys were 'stolen'.
- The children expressed mock indignation when told it was bedtime.
- She adopted a tone of mock indignation when her partner forgot their anniversary.
- His mock indignation dissolved into laughter after a moment.
- His performance was filled with mock indignation about the trivial matter.
- With mock indignation, he declared himself deeply offended.
- He threw up his hands in mock indignation at the playful accusation.
- The referee's decision drew mock indignation from the playful crowd.
- The teacher, with a twinkle in her eye, showed mock indignation at their mischief.
- It was all an act, a show of mock indignation for the camera.