Strong’s G1592
ἐκμυκτηρίζω
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
ekmuktérizó
Pronunciation
ek-mook-tay-REE-zo
Definition
To mock, to ridicule, to sneer at
Meaning
I deride, scoff at, mock greatly.
Usage
The verb ἐκμυκτηρίζω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of mocking or ridiculing someone, often with a sense of contempt or derision. It conveys a strong sense of scorn and is typically directed towards individuals or ideas that are being dismissed or belittled.
Bible references
Luke 16:14;Luke 23:35