Synonyms of scoff
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Another word for scoff is ridicule. Other synonyms of scoff are derision, mockery, katagelasticism, laugh at and sneer.
Synonyms and similar words for scoff
nounA derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
- derision
- ridicule
- mockery
- katagelasticismObtaining pleasure from laughing at or mocking others.
verbTo jeer; to laugh with contempt and derision.
- laugh atTo scorn or tease; to evince contempt or pity for someone, usually contrasted with laugh with.
- sneer
- girdTo jeer at.
- jeerTo utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language.
- jibeTo reproach with contemptuous words; to deride, to mock, to taunt.
- scornTo feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise.
verbTo mock; to treat with scorn.
- contemn
- deride
- badgerTo pester; to annoy persistently; to press.
- barrack
- brockTo taunt.
- bullyragTo harass, badger, taunt, or abuse verbally.
- chiack BritishTo taunt or tease.
- flite
- geck
- heckle
- hound
- nip
- outlaugh
- poke borack Australia
- tauntTo make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
- twitTo blame or reproach (someone), especially in a good-natured or teasing manner; also, to ridicule or tease (someone).
- chaff
- disparageTo ridicule, mock, discredit.
- japeTo mock; deride.
- josh
- kid
- lampoonTo satirize or poke fun at.
- mimic
- mock
- needle
- razz
- rib
- roast figuratively
- satirizeTo make a satire of; to mock.
- slag slangTo make fun of; to take the piss (tease, ridicule or mock).
- tease
- bust on US
- extract the urine euphemistic, humorousTo mock, make fun of something.
- clown aroundTo have fun in an irresponsible manner.
- make a fool ofTo cause (someone) to seem foolish.
- make fun ofTo tease, ridicule or make jokes about, generally in a pejorative manner.
- make sport of
- poke fun at
- take the piss slang, vulgar
- floutTo express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.
- bam archaic
- fleer archaicTo make a wry face in contempt, or to grin in scorn.
- fligger obsolete
- befool archaicTo make a fool out of (someone); to fool, trick, or deceive (someone).
- forgab obsoleteTo mock; deride; defame; publish the misdeeds of.
- frump obsolete
- gleek obsolete
- niggle obsolete
Meaning of scoff
- noun A derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
- noun An object of scorn, mockery, or derision.
- verb To jeer; to laugh with contempt and derision.
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