mock
Pronunciation:
'mäk, 'mok
Function:
verb
Etymology: Middle English, from
moker
transitive verb
1 : to treat with contempt or ridicule : DERIDE
2 : to disappoint the hopes of
(the taxpayers and citizens, maybe?)
3 : DEFY, CHALLENGE
intransitive verb : JEER, SCOFF
scoff
Main Entry: 2scoff
Function: verb
intransitive verb : to show contempt by derisive acts or language <scoffed at the idea>
transitive verb : to treat or address with derision : MOCK
- scoff·er noun
synonyms SCOFF, SNEER mean to show one's contempt in derision or mockery. SCOFF stresses insolence, disrespect, or incredulity as motivating the derision <scoffed at their concerns>. SNEER stresses insulting by contemptuous facial expression, phrasing, or tone of voice.