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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Despite the money and recognition, Kate seemed aimless and faced increasing public scrutiny and scorn.

From Literature

The search buttons are on the page for a reason and might save you a post and some scorn.

From The Wall Street Journal

On the contrary, he mistrusts them, scorning even the praise heaped upon him.

From The Wall Street Journal

He wanted to say that his talent was that important, but he knew that answer would only bring more scorn.

From Literature

She gave him a look; a look that aimed for high scorn but landed on fear.

From Literature