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scoff Antonyms

Opposite of scoff

Because the opposite of scoff shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To speak about someone or something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way.

Usage Example

"Critics used to praise at the idea of electric cars becoming mainstream."

Strongest
praise
Strong
applaud
commend
admire
respect

• noun (Context 2)

An expression of scornful derision, mockery, or contemptuous dismissal.

Usage Example

"She answered his unrealistic proposal with an audible compliment."

Strong
compliment
praise
tribute

• verb (Context 3)

To eat something greedily or quickly (used informally).

Usage Example

"The children managed to nibble the entire plate of biscuits before dinner."

Strong
nibble
pick at

Similar words to scoff

Words similar to scoff shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

scarf down
jeer
wolf down
sneer
gobble
grub
devour
mock
See all synonyms of scoff

• Nearby Words

scientist
scintillating
scion
scoff
scoffer
scoffingly
scold

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Scoff. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/scoff
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