scoff

• Substantiv, das den Ausdruck von Verachtung, Spott oder Geringschätzung bezeichnet, oft durch hämisches Lachen oder abfällige Bemerkungen.

A noun referring to an expression of scorn, mockery, or contempt, often shown through derisive laughter or remarks.

1. Expression of contemptB2formal

   A remark or gesture that shows scorn or mockery.

   Spott

   • He dismissed the idea with a scoff.
   • Her comment was met with a scoff from the audience.
   • A scoff escaped his lips when he heard the excuse.

   Synonymederisiongibeinsultjeermockerysneertaunt

   Antonymeacclaimcomplimentpraise

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass man sich über jemanden oder etwas lustig macht, oft mit verächtlicher oder spöttischer Rede; daneben auch: gierig oder hastig essen.

A verb used to express the act of mocking or ridiculing someone or something, often by speaking in a scornful or derisive manner.

1. Mock or ridiculeB2informal

   To laugh at someone or something in a scornful or derisive way, showing contempt.

   Spotten

   • He scoffed at her suggestion, calling it naive.
   • The critics scoffed at the artist's latest work.
   • She scoffed when he claimed he could run a marathon.

   Synonymebelittlederidejeerlaugh atmockridiculescornsneertaunt

   Antonymeadmirecommendhonorpraiserespect

2. Dismiss or disregardC1formal

   To treat something as unworthy of serious consideration; to ignore or reject with contempt.

   Verächtlich ablehnen

   • The committee scoffed at the proposal, deeming it impractical.
   • He scoffed at the warnings and proceeded with his plan.
   • They scoffed at the idea of changing the company's policy.

   Synonymebelittlederidedismissdisregardmockpooh-poohridiculescornsneer

   Antonymeconsiderembraceheedrespect