SCOFF
Scoff, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Scoffed; p. pr. & vb. n. Scoffing.] Etym:
[Cf. Dan. skuffe to deceive, delude, Icel. skopa to scoff, OD.
schoppen. See Scoff, n.]
Defn: To show insolent ridicule or mockery; to manifest contempt by derisive acts or language; — often with at. Thuth from his lips prevailed with double sway, And fools who came to scoff, remained to pray. Goldsmith.
Syn.
— To sneer; mock; gibe; jeer. See Sneer.
SCOFF
Scoff, v. t.
Defn: To treat or address with derision; to assail scornfully; to
mock at.
To scoff religion is ridiculously proud and immodest. Glanwill.
SCOFFER
Scoff"er, n.
Defn: One who scoffs. 2 Pet. iii. 3.
SCOFFERY
Scoff"er*y, n.
Defn: The act of scoffing; scoffing conduct; mockery. Holinshed.
SCOFFINGLY
Scoff"ing*ly, adv.