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scoff

The word “scoff” has 1 syllable: scoff

It's pronounced as /skɑf/

What is synonym and antonym for scoff?

In the thesaurus, “scoff” has 42 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for scoff along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for scoff

  • bolt
  • cram
  • devour
  • face
  • flinch
  • frown
  • glare
  • glower
  • glut
  • gobble
  • gorge
  • gormandize
  • grimace
  • growl
  • gulp
  • ingurgitate
  • inhale
  • look
  • lour
  • lower
  • moue
  • mouth
  • mow
  • mug
  • overeat
  • pig out
  • pout
  • raven
  • rictus
  • scarf
  • scowl
  • simper
  • slop
  • smirk
  • snarl
  • sneer
  • snoot
  • squinch
  • stare
  • swill
  • wince
  • wolf

Antonyms for scoff

Meanings of scoff

  • noun
    1. Derision; ridicule; a derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
    2. An object of scorn, mockery, or derision.
    3. Food.
    4. The act of eating.
  • verb
    1. To jeer; to laugh with contempt and derision.
    2. To mock; to treat with scorn.
    3. To eat food quickly.
    4. To eat.

Example Sentences

  • He let out a scoff when he heard the ridiculous explanation.
  • Don’t scoff at her dreams, she might just achieve them.
  • The critics used to scoff at indie films, but not anymore.
  • She gave a sarcastic scoff and walked away.
  • It's easy to scoff when you're not the one taking the risk.

On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scoff, such as: bolt, cram, devour, face, flinch, frown, glare.

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