verb
to mock or ridicule someone or something in a scornful or contemptuous manner
adjective
showing or characterized by scornful or contemptuous mockery
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The professor looked down upon the student scoffing at their lack of preparation.
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She couldn't help but scoff when she saw his outfit for the party.
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I overheard them scoffing about the new employee's work ethic.
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The old man sat on the park bench, scoffing at the passing of time.