Scoff(verb)
To speak about someone or something in a mocking or disrespectful way.
Hindi meaning:मज़ाक उड़ाना
Synonyms: Mock, Ridicule, Deride, Sneer
Antonyms: Praise, Respect, Admire, Compliment
Example: The students began to scoff at his strange idea.
Trick to remember: Scoff sounds like scold + laugh; when someone laughs while scolding your idea, they scoff at it.
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