Spotten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Spotten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to mock", "to ridicule" or "to scoff".

Essential properties of "spotten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: spotten
Simple past: spottete
Participle: gespottet

regularintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "spotten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To make fun of or ridicule"

Definition: "To mock someone or something in a derogatory manner."
Translation(s): to mock, to ridicule, to scoff, to jeer
Synonym(s): verspotten, sich lustig machen
Antonym(s): respektieren, ernst nehmen
Related word(s): Spott, spöttisch

📝 Some usage examples:

Er spottet über ihre neuen Schuhe.He mocks her new shoes.
Sie spotteten über seine Fehler.They ridiculed his mistakes.
Die Kinder spotten über den alten Mann.The children scoff at the old man.

2.) "To defy or ignore something, like a warning"

Definition: "To defy or ignore something, such as a warning."
Translation(s): defy, mock, scoff at, disregard
Synonym(s): trotzen, ignorieren
Antonym(s): beachten, respektieren
Related word(s): trotzen, ignorieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Er spottet der Gefahr.He defies danger.
Sie spottet den Warnungen.She scoffs at the warnings.
Er spottet den Regeln.He defies the rules.

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