I. verb
to show contempt by derision or mockery
heard his tale and scoffed at it
Synonyms: fleer, flout, gibe, gird, jeer, jest, quip (at), scout (at), sneer
Related Word: pooh-pooh; deride, mock, rally, ridicule, taunt, twit; contemn, despise, disdain, scorn; boo
Contrasted words: accept, approve, commend; compliment; acclaim, laud, praise
II. noun
Synonyms: food 1, ||chow, comestibles, ||eats, edibles, feed, foodstuff, grub, provisions, victuals