ΧΛΕΥΑΖΕΙΝ, χλευαζειν
CHLEUAZEIN, chleuazein
Sounds Like: khleh-oo-AD-zayn
Translations: to mock, to scoff, to ridicule, to jeer
From the root: ΧΛΕΥΑΖΕΙΝ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb means to mock, scoff, or ridicule someone or something. It implies treating a person or idea with contempt or disdain, often through words or gestures. It can be used in sentences like 'They began to mock him' or 'He was scoffing at their beliefs.'
Inflection: Present Active Infinitive
Strong’s number: G5512 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
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