I. verb
to explore in order to obtain information
forward observers scouted the terrain before the attack
Synonyms: probe, reconnoiter
Related Word: look (over), survey; observe; check out, examine; ||case, inspect
Idioms: run reconnaissance
II. verb
1.
Synonyms: ridicule , deride, lout, mock, quiz, rally, razz, taunt, twit
2.
Synonyms: despise , abhor, contemn, disdain, look down, scorn
Related Word: mock, ridicule