scoff (at)

verb

Definition of scoff (at)next
as in to shrug off

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scoff (at)
  1. shrug off
  2. reject
  3. dismiss
  4. mock
  5. defy
  6. scorn
  7. disobey
  8. flout
Verb
  • By admitting that stress and uncertainty are not experiences to feel ashamed of, or something that can be shrugged off or ignored, leaders can foster a greater sense of team solidarity and trust.
    Adrian Gostick, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Still, some on Yelp shrugged off the Trump campaign event.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of shrug off
Verb
  • Despite high-profile endorsements and millions of dollars spent on advertising, Colorado voters rejected Initiative 131.
    Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
  • In 2018, Arizona voters overwhelmingly rejected school vouchers.
    Eli Hager, ProPublica, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of reject
Verb
  • However, the atmosphere was calmer than the previous week when Corpus appeared to surprise the board by appearing in person at a special meeting to censure her and call for her resignation, dismissing the resignation demands as politically motivated.
    Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The company dismissed its previous auditor, Marcum Asia CPAs LLP, and engaged WithumSmith+Brown, PC as its new auditor.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of dismiss
Verb
  • Previously, he was mocked for showcasing what appeared to be a truly terrible Elden Ring build (see above).
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Russia has sent two prototypes of its latest fighter jet in service, the stealth Su-57, to China for an airshow, where they were reportedly mocked for their poor workmanship and conditions.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of mock
Verb
  • And Cruise is once again defying death as Ethan Hunt.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
  • In the end, this ski defied all of our expectations to claim the top spot in the 2025 powder ski category.
    Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of defy
Verb
  • Mann scorned the notion of the writer as political activist.
    George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Modern data analysts would have scorned the decision, but the fans loved it, even before Gibson hit his home run.
    Jim Euchner, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of scorn
Verb
  • Suzie is livid that Sunny kept the bird, disobeying Suzie’s orders.
    Chris Klimek, Vulture, 31 July 2024
  • Clips recorded before and after the hearing were aired anyway by various news outlets, disobeying the court's directives, and Gull has denied each media request to record hearings and the trial ever since.
    Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of disobey
Verb
  • Monroe had just flouted an interview panel’s unanimous recommendation on who should be hired to succeed Bogart, who was retiring that spring after 24 years as principal, and some faculty members were not happy.
    Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Even if the former President doesn’t win, Musk already has a track record of flouting regulation with few consequences in the US.
    Wes Davis, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of flout
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