1
as in disdains
to show contempt for
scorned the religious traditions of their ancestors
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2
as in despises
to ignore in a disrespectful manner
she scorned the advice of her ophthalmologist and had the laser eye surgery anyway
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Recent Examples of scorns
At a raucous commission meeting Tuesday, City Manager Rickelle Williams faced a storm of withering accusations in her initial job evaluation — mostly from Mayor Dean Trantalis, who eagerly supported hiring Williams last year but now scorns her in public.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
In character as a free spirit who scorns social convention, Davis is all haughty tosses of the head and sneering lines.
—Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
In between the first two Godfather films, Cazale acted in another Coppola film, The Conversation (1974), playing Stan, an assistant to a meticulous and devout surveillance expert (Gene Hackman) who scorns Stan’s irreverent attitude to their work.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
This comes as mosques and holy shrines have been important bases for the regime to spread the hardcore ideology its leaders stand by, which bans any kind of dance and music and scorns them as sins -- let alone tolerating them in public or at holy sites.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
In character as a free spirit who scorns social convention, Davis is all haughty tosses of the head and sneering lines.
—Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
In between the first two Godfather films, Cazale acted in another Coppola film, The Conversation (1974), playing Stan, an assistant to a meticulous and devout surveillance expert (Gene Hackman) who scorns Stan’s irreverent attitude to their work.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
This comes as mosques and holy shrines have been important bases for the regime to spread the hardcore ideology its leaders stand by, which bans any kind of dance and music and scorns them as sins -- let alone tolerating them in public or at holy sites.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scorns
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Krikorian said a more traditional law enforcement approach should trade street sweeps for a greater focus on worksite enforcement – something Homan has advocated for, but which Trump disdains.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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White supremacy, which is very much alive in the land — turn on the news — disdains every people of color.—
Robert Lloyd,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2026
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Though Brigitta despises him, Maria shelters him.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
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This brief funk is broken when Clay comes home to find his mother — who, like everyone else in their backwoods local area, despises their stunts — watching an old movie on TV.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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On May 24, the 29-year-old model and Rhode founder shared a roundup of photos from her trip to Seoul, which basically serves as a summer packing guide for anyone who hates to check a bag.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
25 May 2026
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Her husband manipulates her, her best friend hates her, her sister derides her; her entire existence is thin and precarious.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
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Who covets the Panama Canal, seeks to turn this international waterway — meant to remain permanently neutral — into its own territory, and disregards the sovereignty of regional countries?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Helmed by Executive Chef Elly Wentworth (a one-to-watch having shimmied over from stalwart restaurant, the Angel in Dartmouth), Fowlescombe’s kitchen disregards old-world hotel dining with its stiff formalities, along with the frothy alchemy of the Michelin set.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Cutting short the New York Health Act is a shame and disrespects our elders, let alone others with disabilities.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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In contrast, his wife, Chandravati, is selfish as a daughter-in-law and disrespects Swasthani, leading to enormous misery for her.—
Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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But everyone clocks out eventually—a fact Kristy never forgets.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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Orlanes never forgets to put in the work.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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“Scorns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scorns. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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