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Scoff

🔄 Synonyms of "Scoff"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
jeerverb	(intransitive, with at) To utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language.
jeeringnoun	A mocking utterance.
floutverb	(transitive) To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.
barracknoun	(military, chiefly in the plural) A building for soldiers, especially within a garrison; originally referred to temporary huts, now usually to a permanent structure or set of buildings.
mockerynoun	The action of mocking; ridicule, derision.
scoffingnoun	The act of one who scoffs; derision; mockery.
gibenoun	Alternative spelling of jibe (“facetious or insulting remark”). [A facetious or insulting remark; a jeer, a taunt.]

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Scoff"

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Word	Definition
jeerverb	(intransitive, with at) To utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language.
jeeringnoun	A mocking utterance.
mockerynoun	The action of mocking; ridicule, derision.
floutverb	(transitive) To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.
barracknoun	(military, chiefly in the plural) A building for soldiers, especially within a garrison; originally referred to temporary huts, now usually to a permanent structure or set of buildings.
gibenoun	Alternative spelling of jibe (“facetious or insulting remark”). [A facetious or insulting remark; a jeer, a taunt.]
sneernoun	A facial expression where one slightly raises one corner of the upper lip, generally indicating scorn.
mockverb	To make fun of, especially by mimicking; to taunt.
scofferynoun	The act of scoffing; mockery.
counterscoffnoun	A retort; a scoffing utterance in response to another.
derisionnoun	Act of treating with disdain.
tauntnoun	A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.
sneeringverb	Contemptful, mocking.
ridiculenoun	Derision; mocking or humiliating words or behavior.
laughnoun	An expression of mirth particular to the human species; the sound heard in laughing; laughter.
contumelynoun	Offensive and abusive language or behaviour; scorn, insult.
scommnoun	(obsolete) A buffoon.
smirknoun	An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied, conceited or scornful.
sniggernoun	(chiefly UK, Ireland) A partly suppressed or broken laugh.
booingnoun	A disapproving exclamation by a member of an audience.