mock indignation

Frequency: 5.54.2 per million words

Pretended indignation, often used humorously.

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Examples (20)

  • 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.