Word of the DayOctober 10, 2021

scoff

Definition

speak about something in a critical and mocking way

Example Usage

all the big publishers scoffed at the idea, so she turned to self-publishing and released the book on her own

Synonyms

  • deride
  • scorn
  • jibe
  • ridicule
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