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😏scoff

verb
/skɒf/
Scissors scold

Meaning

to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way

Example Sentences

He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.

Example Expressions

scoff at

Synonyms

mock, sneer, ridicule, jeer

Antonyms

praise, admire

Collocations

scoff at, scoff loudly, scoff mockingly

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