Definitions

scorn

[skawrn] / skɔrn /

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 cold-shoulder 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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The alleged bottle thief could suffer public humiliation and/or private scorn if you tell the host and other guests what happened.

From MarketWatch

Hell hath no fury like a Lily Allen scorned.

From BBC

She says: "I scorn death and vow that I meet it innocent of any crime."

From BBC

Parsons graduated from the University of Florida with a journalism degree, so perhaps he avoids the scorn of Cosell’s ghost.

From Los Angeles Times

She noted my American accent and told me with gentle, motherly scorn that I shouldn’t be traveling while pregnant.

From Salon