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SCORNING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Scorning.

Scorning - 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)

Scorning - 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 stood there, scorning the crowd with a look of disdain."
"He couldn't help but feel a pang of hurt when he saw her scorning his efforts."
"The students were caught scorning their teacher's idea."
"Despite his success, he remained humble and never showed any scorning attitude towards others."
"She found herself scorning the outdated fashion trends."
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Word Game Points

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

SCORNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is SCORNING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scorning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCORNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is SCORNING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scorning is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCORNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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