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scorn

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 scorn /ˈskoɚn/ noun
1 scorn
/ˈskoɚn/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of SCORN
[noncount]
: a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval
: harsh criticism that shows a lack of respect or approval for someone or something
2 scorn /ˈskoɚn/ verb
scorns; scorned; scorning
2 scorn
/ˈskoɚn/
verb
scorns; scorned; scorning
Britannica Dictionary definition of SCORN
[+ object]
: to show that you think (someone or something) is not worthy of respect or approval : to feel or express scorn for (someone or something)
formal : to refuse or reject (someone or something that you do not think is worthy of respect or approval) sometimes followed by to + verb