Definition of
scorn is the dictionary form of scorning Definition of scorn
1
[ noun ] lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

Synonyms

contempt disdain despite

Examples

"he was held in contempt" "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"

2
[ verb ] look down on with disdain

Synonyms

despise disdain contemn

Examples

"He despises the people he has to work for" "The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately"

3
[ verb ] reject with contempt

Synonyms

spurn disdain reject pooh-pooh turn_down freeze_off

Examples

"She spurned his advances"

4
[ noun ] open disrespect for a person or thing

Synonyms

contempt

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Similar Spelling

screening scorn screwing Schorn scurrying screaming scoring scrounge scranton scrim screamingly scouring scrounger scrimy scrimp screen scrimmage scrimpy scrunch scranch Schranz scorner scorned scrawniness Schriner Schrimpf scornful Schrantz Schronce scaremonger

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