scorns

NOUN

contempt toward something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

derision disdain mockery ridicule sarcasm sneer

STRONG

contemptuousness contumely despisal despite disparagement disregard jeering scoffing slight sport taunting teasing

WEAK

despisement scornfulness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

flattery praise respect

STRONG

compliment

WEAK

approval delight pleasure

VERB

hold in contempt; look down on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abhor defy deride despise disdain disregard flout hate ignore mock refute reject repudiate ridicule shun spurn taunt

STRONG

avoid confute contemn gibe refuse renounce slight sneer trash

WEAK

be above consider beneath one make fun of put down run down scoff at turn back on turn nose up at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accept admire approve cherish compliment esteem flatter like love note pay attention praise ratify regard respect sanction

STRONG

allow

Example Sentences

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My Lord Aumerle, I know your daring tongue Scorns to unsay what once it hath deliver'd.

From King Richard II by Shakespeare, William

One who, whilst railing at actions unjust, Robs some young heart of its pureness and trust; Scorns to steal money, or jewels, or wealth, Thinks it no crime to take honour by stealth?

From Ladies on Horseback Learning, Park-Riding, and Hunting, with Hints upon Costume, and Numerous Anecdotes by Lambert, Nannie

Clothed with these, my nimble soul Scorns earth's hated shore, Cleaves the skies upon the wind, Sees the clouds left far behind.

From The Consolation of Philosophy by James, H. R. (Henry Rosher)

Fame, that delights around the world to stray,810 Scorns not to take our Argos in her way.

From The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition by Pope, Alexander

Fame, that delights around the world to stray, 810 Scorns not to take our Argos in her way.

From The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 2 by Gilfillan, George