scherno — meaning in English

English meaning

• jeer noun A rude comment made to make fun of someone.
• mockery noun Ridicule; the act of making fun of someone or something.
• 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

scherno is used for these senses in English:

• jeer A mocking remark or reflection.
• mockery The action of mocking; ridicule, derision.
• scoff A derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
• taunt A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.

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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