escarnir — meaning in English

English meaning

• jeer noun A mocking remark or reflection.
• mimic verb To copy someone's speech, movements, or mannerisms, often to make fun of them.

Senses

escarnir is used for these senses in English:

• jeer (intransitive, with at) To utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language.
• mimic (transitive) To imitate, especially in order to ridicule.

mimic — full definition

1. verb To copy someone's speech, movements, or mannerisms, often to make fun of them.
2. verb To closely resemble something else, especially for camouflage or protection.
3. noun A person skilled at imitating other people's voices or behaviour.

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