Meaning of the word "pour scorn on" in English

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pour scorn on

US /pɔːr skɔːrn ɑːn/

UK /pɔːr skɔːrn ɑːn/

to express contempt or ridicule for someone or something

Example:

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Critics poured scorn on the new policy, calling it impractical.

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He always pours scorn on anyone who disagrees with him.

Synonym:

ridicule deride mock scoff at disparage

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