scorn meaning and definition

SCORN noun

Definition of scorn (noun)

1. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
   • "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"
   • synonyms: contempt, despite, disdain
2. open disrespect for a person or thing
   • synonyms: contempt

SCORN verb

Definition of scorn (verb)

1. look down on with disdain
   • "He despises the people he has to work for"; "The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately"
   • synonyms: contemn, despise, disdain
2. reject with contempt
   • "She spurned his advances"
   • synonyms: disdain, freeze off, pooh-pooh, reject, spurn, turn down