<p><strong>Verb (used without object):</strong></p><ul><li>to speak derisively; mock; jeer (often followed by at): If you can't do any better, don't scoff.</li><li>Their efforts toward a peaceful settlement are not to be scoffed at.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>to mock at; deride.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>an expression of mockery, derision, doubt, or derisive scorn; jeer.</li></ul><p><strong>Antonyms:</strong></p><ul><li>praise</li></ul><p><strong>Object of mockery or derision.</strong></p>