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   Scorn

   /skôrn/

   

   noun

   • 1. the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt: "I do not wish to become the object of scorn"
   • ▪ a person viewed with scorn: "a scandal and a scorn to all who look on thee"
   • ▪ a statement or gesture indicating scorn: "I met with scoffs, I met with scorns"

   verb

   • 1. feel or express contempt or derision for: "he tended to scorn technological advances he did not come up with himself" Similar deridebe contemptuous abouthold in contempttreat with contemptpour/heap scorn onbe scornful aboutlook down onlook down one's nose atdisdaincurl one's lip atmockscoff atsneer atsniff atjeer atlaugh atlaugh out of courtdisparageslightdismisscock a snook atspit in the eye/face ofspit onthumb one's nose atinformal:turn one's nose up atblow raspberries atgive the Bronx cheer tovulgar slang:piss on/overarchaic:contemnrare:misprizescoutOpposite admirerespect
   • ▪ reject (something) in a contemptuous way: "opponents scorned his offer to negotiate" Similar spurnrebuffrejectignoreshunsnub
   • ▪ refuse to do something because one is too proud: "at her lowest ebb, she would have scorned to stoop to such tactics" Similar refuse torefrain fromnot lower oneself tobe aboveconsider it beneath one

   Word Origin Middle English: shortening of Old French escarn (noun), escharnir (verb), of Germanic origin.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   The meaning of SCORN is open dislike and disrespect or mockery often mixed with indignation. How to use scorn in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Scorn.

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   Scorned definition: treated or regarded with contempt, scoffing, or disdain. See examples of SCORNED used in a sentence.

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   verb [ T ] uk / skɔːn / us / skɔːrn / to show scorn for someone or something: So does he respect the press and media, or does he secretly scorn them? You scorned all my suggestions. to refuse advice or an offer because you are too proud: She scorned all my offers of help. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Treating as unimportant.

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   Synonyms for SCORNED: disdained, hated, disrespected, despised, contemned, snubbed, walked over, looked down (on or upon); Antonyms of SCORNED: respected, honored, valued, cherished, admired, treasured, prized, esteemed.

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   SCORN definition: 1. a very strong feeling of no respect for someone or something that you think is stupid or has no…. Learn more.

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   a very strong feeling of no respect for someone or something that you think is stupid or has no value: She has nothing but scorn for the new generation of politicians. Why do you always pour / heap scorn on (= criticize severely and unfairly) my suggestions? SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Treating as unimportant.

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   verb (used with object) to treat or regard with contempt or disdain: They scorned the old beggar. Synonyms: detest, despise, contemn, disdain. to reject, refuse, or ignore with contempt or disdain: She scorned my help.