Scoff — Defs

01 n. Derision; ridicule; mockery; derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.

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Derision; ridicule; mockery; derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
“With scoffs, and scorns, and contumelious taunts.” — Shak.
2.
An object of scorn, mockery, or derision.
“The scoff of withered age and beardless youth.” — Cowper.

02 v. i. To show insolent ridicule or mockery; to manifest contempt by derisive acts or language; -- often with at.

imp. & p. p. Scoffed; p. pr. & vb. n. Scoffing

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To show insolent ridicule or mockery; to manifest contempt by derisive acts or language; -- often with at.
“Truth from his lips prevailed with double sway, And fools who came to scoff, remained to pray.” — Goldsmith.

“God's better gift they scoff at and refuse.” — Cowper.

Syn. To sneer; mock; gibe; jeer. See Sneer.

03 v. t. To treat or address with derision; to assail scornfully; to mock at.

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To treat or address with derision; to assail scornfully; to mock at.
“To scoff religion is ridiculously proud and immodest.” — Glanvill.