English to afrikaans meaning of

Die woordeboekbetekenis van die woord "bespotting" is om op 'n spottende of smalende manier met iemand of oor iets te praat, dikwels met die doel om te verkleineer of te diskrediteer. Dit kan ook verwys na die handeling om minagting of bespotting deur woorde of dade uit te druk.

Synonyms

  1. jeer
  2. scoff
  3. jeering
  4. mockery

Sentence Examples

  1. She gave a scoffing kind of laugh and Charlie heard bitterness.
  2. There was much scoffing at the latter by those who had yesterday been firm adherents of his views, and there was even a little sneering by men who had never believed the rumor.
  3. Scoffing with disgust, Harken walked toward the window and looked out over the city.