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Another word for scoff

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scoff

v.

mock, deride, jeer; see ridicule.

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Another word for scoff

verb

To make fun or make fun of:

deride, gibe, jeer, jest, laugh, mock, ridicule, scout², twit. (Chiefly British) quiz. Idiom: poke fun at. See laughter, respect

noun

An instance of mockery or derision:

gibe, insult, jeer, taunt, twit. See laughter, respect

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The tone of the writer is that of person who can but scoff at current fashion.
Die-hard fans will scoff at this option, but it means that everyone can now play a rousing game of American football.
Before you scoff at the idea of pancakes in a can, carefully consider the hassle it can be making pancakes in the morning.
Most of us scoff at the notion of a man becoming pregnant, but for people like Thomas Beatie, the reality of a pregnancy is a dream come true.
She can summon powerful creatures and this is nothing to scoff at, despite her size and stature.

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