Scorn

verb
skɔrn

Noun

  • open disrespect for a person or thing

    Similar:Contempt
    Type of:DisrespectDiscourtesy

  • lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

    Similar:ContemptDespiteDisdain
    Type of:Dislike

Verb

  • look down on with disdain

    “The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately”

    Similar:ContemnDespiseDisdain
    Type of:HateDetest

  • reject with contempt

    Similar:DisdainPooh-poohRejectSpurn
    Type of:RefuseDecline

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