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SCORN

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Scorn.

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Scorn - as a noun

Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

Example: "He was held in contempt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contempt14despite10disdain9

Open disrespect for a person or thing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contempt14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discourtesy17disrespect15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Scorn - as a verb

Look down on with disdain

Example: "He despises the people he has to work for"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contemn11despise10disdain9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
detest7hate7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reject with contempt

Example: "She spurned his advances"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disdain9freeze offpooh-poohreject15spurn7turn down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decline10refuse9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She was met with scorn and mocking laughter when she presented her ideas."
"His speech was filled with scorn as he criticized his opponent's actions."
"The actor was devastated by the scorn he received from the critics."
"His success was a source of envy and scorn from his colleagues."
"The politician's scandal brought him nothing but scorn and disgrace."
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Word Game Points

Is SCORN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scorn is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCORN has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is SCORN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scorn is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCORN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is SCORN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scorn is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCORN has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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