scorn

C1
Pronunciation
/skɔːn/
/skɔɹn/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Contempt or disdain.

2 Definition

A display of disdain; a slight.

3 Definition

An object of disdain, contempt, or derision.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise.

2 Definition

To reject, turn down.

Example Sentences
  • He scorned her romantic advances.
3 Definition

To refuse to do something, as beneath oneself.

Example Sentences
  • She scorned to show weakness.
4 Definition

To scoff, to express contempt.