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scorn Definition and Meaning in English (scorn definition)

noun
Synonyms:contemptdisdainderision
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Scorn definition: Scorn is the strong feeling or expression that someone or something is worthless or despicable.

Definitions of Scorn

  1. 1noun

    Scorn is the strong feeling or expression that someone or something is worthless or despicable.

  2. 2verb

    To scorn means to reject or dismiss something or someone as contemptible or unworthy of consideration.

Example Sentences

“She felt nothing but scorn for his cowardly actions.”

“He would scorn any offer of help from his rivals.”

“His face was full of scorn as he looked at the defeated team.”

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past tensescorned
present participlescorning
adjectivescornful
adverbscornfully

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

pour scorn onidiom

To criticize someone or something very strongly and contemptuously.

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Scorn definition: Scorn is the strong feeling or expression that someone or something is worthless or despicable.
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