scorn

scorn

verb

Definition of SCORN

1

to show contempt for <scorned the religious traditions of their ancestors>

Synonyms contemn, dis (also diss) [slang], disdain, disrespect, high-hat, look down (on or upon), slight, sniff (at), snoot, snub

Related Words scout; abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe; belittle, deplore, deprecate, disparage; disapprove (of), discountenance, disfavor, frown (on or upon)

Phrases look down one's nose (at), sneeze at, thumb one's nose (at), walk over

Near Antonyms cherish, prize, treasure, value; admire, esteem, lionize; hallow, revere, venerate, worship; accept, appreciate, approve (of), care (for), countenance, favor, OK (or okay), subscribe (to)

Antonyms honor, respect

2

to ignore in a disrespectful manner <she scorned the advice of her ophthalmologist and had the laser eye surgery anyway>

Synonyms despise, disregard, flout

Related Words dismiss, forget, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slur (over); belittle, deprecate, disparage, slight

Near Antonyms accept, approve; use