scoffing (at)

present participle of scoff (at)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoffing (at)
Verb
  • Lionel Messi showcased his legendary resilience, powering Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Iraq with two goals, shrugging off an early penalty kick miss.
    Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • The days of donors shrugging off the difference between playing in the Sugar Bowl and playing in the Citrus Bowl have ended.
    Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Your method of dismissing your flippant remarks, then, is probably the next best option to silence.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
  • Kerry Washington completely dismissing Seth Meyers’s home life absolutely slays.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 June 2026
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“Scoffing (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scoffing%20%28at%29. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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