scoffing

Definitions

Speaking about someone or something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way.

Expressing contempt, ridicule, or disbelief.

Examples

She couldn't help scoffing at his ridiculous excuse for being late.

Despite his scoffing at the idea of climate change, the evidence continued to mount.

Synonyms

mocking derisive sneering ridiculing scornful jeering contemptuous

Antonyms

praising admiring respectful approving lauding reverent complimentary