scoffed

[US]/skɒft/
[UK]/skɔːft/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way

Phrases & Collocations

scoffed at

scoffed loudly

scoffed dismissively

scoffed derisively

scoffed openly

scoffed in disbelief

scoffed scornfully

scoffed heartily

scoffed mockingly

scoffed quietly

Example Sentences

she scoffed at his ridiculous idea.

he scoffed when he heard the news.

the critics scoffed at the movie's plot.

they scoffed at the suggestion to change the plan.

she scoffed, saying it was impossible.

he scoffed at the idea of working on weekends.

the teacher scoffed at the student's excuse.

many scoffed at the notion of aliens visiting earth.

she scoffed at the idea of a diet.

he scoffed, claiming he knew better.

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