scorn | Definition of scorn

scorn

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of scorn

1 to show contempt for

scorned the religious traditions of their ancestors

Synonyms of scorn

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

Words Related to scorn

abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe

belittle, deplore, deprecate, disparage

disapprove (of), discountenance, disfavor, frown (on or upon)

Phrases Synonymous with scorn

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

Near Antonyms of scorn

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 of scorn

2 to ignore in a disrespectful manner

she scorned the advice of her ophthalmologist and had the laser eye surgery anyway

Synonyms of scorn

despise, disregard, flout

Words Related to scorn

dismiss, forget, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slur (over)

belittle, deprecate, disparage, slight

Near Antonyms of scorn

accept, approve