Scorn — synonyms, definition

1. scorn (Noun)

affront butt byword censure contempt contumely denunciation derision despite disdain disregard disrespect epithet gibe indifference indignity insult invective jeer laughingstock • • •

scorn (Noun) — Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike. ex. "he was held in scorn"

scorn (Noun) — Open disrespect for a person or thing.

discourtesy dislike disrespect fleer leer sneer

2. scorn (Verb)

abhor abominate abuse affront anathematise anathematize avoid befoul belittle blaspheme brave condemn confront contemn criticise curse dare debase defy depreciate • • •

scorn (Verb) — Look down on with disdain. ex. "The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately"

scorn (Verb) — Refuse with contempt. ex. "She scorned his advances"

decline detest hate refuse look down on rebuff repel snub stiff