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dismiss vs scoff

scoff vs dismiss

dismiss is not a noun while scoff is a noun.

dismiss and scoff both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dismiss No No Yes No
scoff Yes No Yes No
As verbs, scoff is a hyponym of dismiss; that is, scoff is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dismiss:
  • dismiss: bar from attention or consideration
  • scoff: treat with contemptuous disregard
dismiss (noun) scoff (noun)
showing your contempt by derision
dismiss (verb) scoff (verb)
declare void laugh at with contempt and derision
bar from attention or consideration treat with contemptuous disregard
end one's encounter with somebody by causing or permitting the person to leave
cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
stop associating with
Difference between dismiss and scoff

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