scoffer

/ˈsɒfər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who habitually mocks or ridicules others, often in a scornful or contemptuous manner.

“The comedian’s sarcastic jokes made him a scoffer among his peers.”

2. verb

To mock or ridicule someone or something in a scornful or contemptuous manner.

“She scoffed at the idea of the new business venture failing.”

Synonyms

  • belittle
  • deride
  • mock
  • ridicule

Antonyms

  • admirer
  • laudatory
  • praiser