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SCOFFING Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word scoffing. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word scoffing. (close relations)
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jeering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• showing your contempt by derision

adjective satellite

• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

contemptuous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing extreme contempt

derisive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

mocking
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

• playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

scornful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing extreme contempt

sneering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressive of contempt

taunting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

adjective satellite

• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

ridiculing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

• the act of deriding or treating with contempt

verb

• subject to laughter or ridicule

flout
verbv
verb

• treat with contemptuous disregard

• laugh at with contempt and derision

jeer
verb, nounv, n
noun

• showing your contempt by derision

verb

• laugh at with contempt and derision

barrack
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

verb

• lodge in barracks

• spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

• laugh at with contempt and derision

contemn
verbv
verb

• look down on with disdain

deride
verbv
verb

• treat or speak of with contempt

gibe
verbv
noun

• an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

verb

• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

• laugh at with contempt and derision

gobble
verbv
noun

• the characteristic sound made by a turkey cock

verb

• eat hastily without proper chewing

• make a gurgling sound, characteristic of turkeys

mockery
nounn
noun

• showing your contempt by derision

• a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

• humorous or satirical mimicry

scarf
nounn
noun

• a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration

• a joint made by notching the ends of two pieces of timber or metal so that they will lock together end-to-end

verb

• masturbate while strangling oneself

• unite by a scarf joint

• wrap in or adorn with a scarf

sneer
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls

• a contemptuous or scornful remark

verb

• express through a scornful smile

• smile contemptuously

Best Hypernyms For SCOFFING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for scoffing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
bait cod derision discount dismiss disregard ignore rag rally razz ride tantalise tantalize taunt tease twit
Phrases (2)
brush asidepush aside

Alternatives for JEERING

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