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Vocabulary Entry
scoff
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way.
Example Sentences
"He scoffed at the idea of working on the weekend."
"She scoffed when she heard the outrageous claim."
"The critics scoffed at the movie's weak plot."
N
noun
A remark that shows contempt or derision.
Example Sentences
"Her scoff made it clear she didn't believe his story."
"He dismissed the proposal with a scoff."
"The teacher's scoff suggested he thought the question was foolish."