escárnio — meaning in English

English meaning

• jeer noun A rude comment made to make fun of someone.
• mock verb To make fun of someone, often by imitating them; to ridicule.
• mockery noun Ridicule; the act of making fun of someone or something.
• scorn verb To feel or show strong contempt for someone or something.

Senses

escárnio is used for these senses in English:

• jeer A mocking remark or reflection.
• mock Mockery; the act of mocking.
• mockery The action of mocking; ridicule, derision.
• scorn (uncountable) Contempt or disdain.

mock — full definition

1. verb To make fun of someone, often by imitating them; to ridicule.
2. verb To create a rough working model or trial version of something.
3. adj Fake or imitation, not the real thing.

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