Scoff /(?; 115)/

1. Derision; ridicule; mockery; derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.

   With scoffs, and scorns, and contumelious taunts.

2. An object of scorn, mockery, or derision.

   The scoff of withered age and beardless youth.

imp. & p. p. Scoffed; p. pr. & vb. n. Scoffing

1. To show insolent ridicule or mockery; to manifest contempt by derisive acts or language; -- often with at.

   Truth from his lips prevailed with double sway, And fools who came to scoff, remained to pray.

   God's better gift they scoff at and refuse.

1. To treat or address with derision; to assail scornfully; to mock at.

   To scoff religion is ridiculously proud and immodest.