scoff

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее выражение презрения, насмешки или пренебрежения, часто проявляющееся через издевательский смех или замечания.esSustantivo que denota una expresión de desprecio, burla o menosprecio, a menudo manifestada mediante risa o comentarios sarcásticos o desdeñosos.frNom désignant une expression de mépris, de moquerie ou de dédain, souvent manifestée par un rire ou des remarques insultantes.deSubstantiv, das den Ausdruck von Verachtung, Spott oder Geringschätzung bezeichnet, oft durch hämisches Lachen oder abfällige Bemerkungen.ptSubstantivo que designa uma expressão de desprezo, escárnio ou desdém, frequentemente manifestada por meio de riso zombeteiro ou comentários sarcásticos.zh名词，表示轻蔑、嘲笑或蔑视的言语或态度，常通过讥笑、嘲弄的言辞或评论表现出来。arاسم يدل على الاستهزاء أو السخرية أو الاحتقار، وغالبًا ما يظهر ذلك في صورة ضحك ساخر أو تعليقات مهينة.

1. Expression of contempt B2 formal

   A remark or gesture that shows scorn or mockery.

   • 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.

   ruНасмешкаesexpresión de despreciofrMoquerie dédaigneusedeSpottptEscárniozh嘲笑arسخرية

   Synonyms: derisiongibeinsultjeermockerysneertaunt

   Antonyms: acclaimcomplimentpraise

• scoffs plural form
• scoffs' possessive plural form
• scoff's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для выражения насмешки или высмеивания кого-либо или чего-либо, часто путём презрительной или издевательской речи.esVerbo que expresa burla o desdén hacia alguien o algo, a menudo mediante comentarios sarcásticos, risas o una actitud de desprecio o menosprecio.frVerbe exprimant la moquerie ou la raillerie envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent par des paroles dédaigneuses ou insultantes.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass man sich über jemanden oder etwas lustig macht, oft mit verächtlicher oder spöttischer Rede; daneben auch: gierig oder hastig essen.ptVerbo usado para expressar escárnio ou zombaria de alguém ou algo, geralmente por meio de fala desdenhosa ou sarcástica.zh动词，指以轻蔑或嘲弄的方式嘲笑、讥讽某人或某事物。也可表示轻蔑地拒绝或不屑一顾。arفعل يُستعمل للتعبير عن السخرية أو الاستهزاء بشخص أو شيء ما، غالبًا بقول ساخر أو كلام ازدرائي.

1. Mock or ridicule B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruНасмехатьсяesburlarse con despreciofrSe moquer, raillerdeSpottenptZombarzh嘲笑arيسخر

   Synonyms: belittlederidejeerlaugh atmockridiculescornsneertaunt

   Antonyms: admirecommendhonorpraiserespect

2. Dismiss or disregard C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОтвергать с насмешкойesdesdeñar, menospreciarfrrejeter avec méprisdeVerächtlich ablehnenptDesdenharzh轻蔑地拒绝arالاستهزاء والرفض

   Synonyms: belittlederidedismissdisregardmockpooh-poohridiculescornsneer

   Antonyms: considerembraceheedrespect

• scoffed past participle
• scoffed past simple
• scoffing present participle
• scoffs third person singular