chleuazo describes the scornful response of some hearers to the resurrection of the dead.

The attested use describes some hearers responding with scorn when they heard of the resurrection of the dead.

1. Responding with scornful dismissal · dominant

   In Acts 17:32, the imperfect active indicative plural form depicts some people reacting as they heard of the resurrection of the dead; the APB renders the response, “some mocked,” while others asked to hear more.

   Acts 17:32

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Acts 17:32 the APB presents the response as “some mocked.” This rendering confirms the verse's overall contrast between scorn and willingness to hear further.