scoffing
Definition
- Noun:
- The act of expressing scorn or contempt through mockery or derision: "Scoffing" refers to the action of speaking about someone or something in a scornful, mocking, or ridiculing way, showing a lack of respect.
Usage
- As a noun: "Scoffing" is used to describe the act or instance of derisive mockery. It is often preceded by verbs like "hear," "meet with," or "respond with."
- Her innovative proposal was met with scoffing from the traditional committee members.
- He could not hide his scoffing at the outlandish claim.
Advanced Usage
- "to be met with scoffing": to be greeted or responded to with scornful ridicule.
- The theory, once radical, is now accepted but was initially met with widespread scoffing.
- "a tone of scoffing": a manner of speaking that conveys mockery and contempt.
- He asked the question with a tone of scoffing, making his disbelief clear.
Variants and Related Words
- Scoff (verb): to speak about someone or something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way.
- They scoffed at the idea that it could be done so quickly.
- Scoffer (noun): a person who scoffs or mocks.
- The prophet was ignored by the scoffers of his time.
Synonyms
- Derision: contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
- Mockery: teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing.
- Jeering: making rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice.
- Ridicule: the subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior.
Antonyms
- Praise: the expression of approval or admiration.
- Respect: a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
- Adulation: excessive admiration or praise.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- To pour scoff on: (less common) to heap scorn or ridicule upon something.
- Critics poured scoff on the director's latest film.
Noun
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showing your contempt by derision
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