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scoff

/ scoff /
verb/noun

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
treat with contemptuous disregard
"flout the rules"
Type of:
dismiss disregard brush aside
Derived:
scoffer flouter mocker jeerer jeer
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 2
laugh at with contempt and derision
"The crowd jeered at the speaker"
Type of:
tease razz rag
Derived:
shot shaft slam dig barb
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something with something
noun Sense 3
showing your contempt by derision
Type of:
derision
Derived:
flout jeer barrack gibe mock
Semantic Complexity
33%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
22
Times Searched
3
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dismiss disregard brush aside tease razz rag derision