The difference between Ridicule and Scoff
When used as nouns, ridicule means derision, whereas scoff means derision.
When used as verbs, ridicule means to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity, whereas scoff means to jeer.
Ridicule is also adjective with the meaning: ridiculous.
check bellow for the other definitions of Ridicule and Scoff
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Ridicule as a verb (transitive):
to criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of
Examples:
"His older sibling constantly ridiculed him with sarcastic remarks."
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Ridicule as a noun:
derision; mocking or humiliating words or behaviour
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Ridicule as a noun:
An object of sport or laughter; a laughing stock.
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Ridicule as a noun:
The quality of being ridiculous; ridiculousness.
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Ridicule as an adjective (obsolete):
ridiculous
Examples:
"This action ... became so ridicule.'' — Aubrey."
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Scoff as a noun:
Derision; ridicule; a derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
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Scoff as a noun:
An object of scorn, mockery, or derision.
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Scoff as a verb (intransitive):
To jeer; laugh at with contempt and derision.
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Scoff as a verb (transitive):
To mock; to treat with scorn.
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Scoff as a noun (South Africa, and, British Army, _, slang):
Food.
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Scoff as a verb (British, slang):
To eat food quickly.
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Scoff as a verb (South Africa, and, British Army, _, slang):
To eat.