What does "escarnio" mean in English?

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Spanish

escarnio

English

mockery

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Alternative translations of "escarnio"

scorn
derision
ridicule
contempt

Examples of how to use "escarnio" in Spanish

Spanish
Lo expusieron al escarnio público.
English
They exposed him to public shame.
Spanish
Sentí mucho escarnio en sus palabras.
English
I felt a lot of scorn in his words.
Spanish
El escarnio humilló a la joven.
English
The scorn humiliated the young woman.
Spanish
No tolero el escarnio entre amigos.
English
I can't tolerate mockery among friends.
Spanish
Su risa fue un escarnio cruel.
English
His laughter was a cruel scorn.

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Lo expusieron al escarnio público.

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