scoffs
The word “scoffs” has 1 syllable: scoffs
It's pronounced as /skɑːfs/
What is synonym and antonym for scoffs?
In the thesaurus, “scoffs” has 42 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for scoffs along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for scoffs
- bolts
- crams
- devours
- faces
- flinches
- frowns
- glares
- glowers
- gluts
- gobbles
- gorges
- gormandizes
- grimaces
- growls
- gulps
- ingurgitates
- inhales
- looks
- lours
- lowers
- moues
- mouths
- mows
- mugs
- overeats
- pigs out
- pouts
- ravens
- rictuses
- scarfs
- scowls
- simpers
- slops
- smirks
- snarls
- sneers
- snoots
- squinches
- stares
- swills
- winces
- wolfs
Antonyms for scoffs
Meanings of scoffs
- noun
- Derision; ridicule; a derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
- An object of scorn, mockery, or derision.
- Food.
- The act of eating.
- verb
- To jeer; to laugh with contempt and derision.
- To mock; to treat with scorn.
- To eat food quickly.
- To eat.
Example Sentences
- He scoffs at the idea of working on weekends.
- She scoffs whenever someone mentions superstitions.
- The critic scoffs at most modern art exhibitions.
- He scoffs at any suggestion that he might be wrong.
- She scoffs at luxury brands, preferring handmade items.
On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scoffs, such as: bolts, crams, devours, faces, flinches, frowns, glares.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- mows
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- skirts
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- surfaces
- surrounds
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- tell off
- things
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- tops
- touches
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- veneers
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- visages
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- reprehends
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- takes to task
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- lays into
- lays on
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- lectures
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- reviles
- ridicules
- rushes
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- works over
- wounds