Meaning of the word scorn in English

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scorn

US /skɔːrn/
UK /skɔːrn/
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Noun

1.

the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt.

Example:
She felt nothing but scorn for his cowardly actions.
He looked at the suggestion with utter scorn.

Verb

1.

feel or express contempt or disdain for.

Example:
Critics scorned his latest novel.
He scorns anyone who doesn't agree with him.
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