scoff

• Nom désignant une expression de mépris, de moquerie ou de dédain, souvent manifestée par un rire ou des remarques insultantes.

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.

   Moquerie dédaigneuse

   • 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.

   Synonymesderisiongibeinsultjeermockerysneertaunt

   Antonymesacclaimcomplimentpraise

• Verbe exprimant la moquerie ou la raillerie envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent par des paroles dédaigneuses ou insultantes.

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.

   Se moquer, railler

   • 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.

   Synonymesbelittlederidejeerlaugh atmockridiculescornsneertaunt

   Antonymesadmirecommendhonorpraiserespect

2. Dismiss or disregardC1formal

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

   rejeter avec mépris

   • 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.

   Synonymesbelittlederidedismissdisregardmockpooh-poohridiculescornsneer

   Antonymesconsiderembraceheedrespect