scoffing

The word “scoffing” has 2 syllables: scoff-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈskɔː.fɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for scoffing?

In the thesaurus, “scoffing” has 17 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for scoffing

  • bolting
  • cramming
  • devouring
  • glutting
  • gobbling
  • gorging
  • gormandizing
  • gulping
  • ingurgitating
  • inhaling
  • overeating
  • pigging out
  • ravening
  • scarfing
  • slopping
  • swilling
  • wolfing

Antonyms for scoffing

Meanings of scoffing

  • 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.
  • noun
    1. The act of one who scoffs; derision; mockery.

Example Sentences

  • He walked away, scoffing at the idea of ghosts.
  • The critics were scoffing at the film even before its release.
  • She kept scoffing during the meeting, making it hard to concentrate.
  • His scoffing attitude showed a lack of respect for the speaker.
  • Instead of listening, they were busy scoffing at the new proposal.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scoffing, such as: bolting, cramming, devouring, glutting, gobbling, gorging, gormandizing.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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