scoff

Definition of scoff

Verbs

laugh at with contempt and derision
Synonyms:
barrack, flout, gibe, jeer
Type of:
bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease, twit
harass with persistent criticism or carping
treat with contemptuous disregard
Synonyms:
flout
Type of:
brush aside, brush off, discount, dismiss, disregard, ignore, push aside
bar from attention or consideration

Nouns

showing your contempt by derision
Synonyms:
jeer, jeering, mockery, scoffing
Type of:
derision
contemptuous laughter

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Words that contain scoff

scoffer
 scoffing
 scoffingly
 scofflaw