scoffing
Sneering at something
Scoffing is mocking or expressing contemptuous disbelief.
Someone scoffing at an idea dismisses it as absurd or unworthy: He scoffed at the suggestion that he apologize.
The word implies superiority—the scoffer considers themselves above whatever they're rejecting.
In British usage, scoffing also means eating greedily: She scoffed the entire cake.
Expressing scorn facially
- jeeringVocal public mockery
- derisionContemptuous mockery
- ridiculeContemptuous mocking treatment
- contemptDisdainful disregard
disdain · scorn · taunting · dismissiveness · belittling · disparaging · scorning · derisiveness
sneering
Expressing scorn facially
contempt · disdain · scorn · taunting · dismissiveness · belittling · disparaging · scorning · derisiveness · snorting
gobbling
Eating fast and messily
gorging · gulping · inhaling · shoveling · stuffing · bolting · cramming · guzzling · chomping · munching
- audience reactionsapplause, clapping, booing, cheering, laughter
- disrespectinsulting, belittling, demeaning, mocking, ridiculing
- mockerymockery, ridiculing, jeers, jeering, jibes
- downplayingminimizing, downplay, trivializing, belittling, soft-pedal
- dramatic behaviortantrum, outburst, meltdown, scene, fit
- provocationbaiting, goading, taunting, incitement, instigation
scoffingpraising
Voicing admiration
admiring · revering · venerating · lauding · honoring
scoffingencouraging
Giving confidence or hope
supportive · kind · benevolent · supporting · cheering
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