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Scoffer

One who scoffs.

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Broader term 2

Eater 76% connected

One who, or that which, eats.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Feeder 76% connected

One who, or that which, gives food or supplies nourishment; steward.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Englut 74% connected

To swallow or gulp down.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Englut 74% connected

To swallow or gulp down.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Scoff 74% connected

Derision; ridicule; mockery; derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Scoff 74% connected

Derision; ridicule; mockery; derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 3

Flouter 92% connected

One who flouts; a mocker.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Jeerer 92% connected

A scoffer; a railer; a mocker.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Mocker 92% connected

One who, or that which, mocks; a scorner; a scoffer; a derider.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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