Devoured ( Informal ) (7)

I believe the answer is:

scoffed

(Other definitions for scoffed that I've seen before include "Laughed at with contempt and derision" , "Expressed scorn" , "Jeered; ate" , "Mocked" , "Showed no respect - ate greedily" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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