присмех — meaning in English

English meaning

• gird verb To bind with a flexible rope or cord.
• mockery noun Ridicule; the act of making fun of someone or something.
• ridicule verb To mock or make fun of someone or something in a scornful way.
• scoff verb To speak about something with scorn or mockery, treating it as ridiculous.
• taunt verb To mock or provoke someone with insulting remarks, often to get a reaction.

Senses

присмех is used for these senses in English:

• gird A sarcastic remark.
• mockery The action of mocking; ridicule, derision.
• ridicule Derision; mocking or humiliating words or behavior.
• scoff A derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
• taunt A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.

gird — full definition

1. verb To bind with a flexible rope or cord.
2. verb To encircle with, or as if with a belt.
3. verb To prepare (oneself) for an action.
4. verb (of a vessel towing another) To be pulled on sideways by its towline, putting it at risk of capsizing.

mockery — full definition

1. noun Ridicule; the act of making fun of someone or something.
2. noun A poor or insulting imitation of something, so bad it invites ridicule.

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