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scherno — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • jeer noun A mocking remark or reflection.
  • 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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