scoffed

Meanings

• verb

  express contempt or ridicule towards someone or something

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Synonyms

sneer , contemn , deride , gobble , scarf

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scoffed
muffled , pufffed , tuffet

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Variants

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scoff , scoffed , scoffer , scoffers , scoffing , scoffs

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to make a scoffing or jeering sound'. From Old English scofian, related to scof 'a jeer'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'scoffed' is related to the word 'scofflaw', which refers to someone who disregards the law.

2. In the Bible, the term 'scoffers' is used to describe those who mock or ridicule God or His prophets.

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Related Concepts

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1. mock: Mocking is a form of ridicule, often used to imitate someone's behavior or speech in a derogatory manner.

2. deride: Deride means to make fun of someone or something, often in a contemptuous or mocking way.

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Culture

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In literature, 'scoffed' is often used to depict a character's arrogance or disdain. In art, it can be seen in the form of caricatures or satirical works.

How to Memorize "scoffed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine making a face or sound to represent contempt or ridicule.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scoffed' with the image of someone making a mocking or derisive gesture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'sc' sound in 'scoffed' represents 'scorn' or 'scornful' behavior.

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