Associations to the word «Scorning»
Noun
- Tenderness
- Enmity
- Stoop
- Retort
- Jealousy
- Eloquence
- Rage
- Reject
- Glance
- Conceit
- Anguish
- Hesitation
- Coward
- Curl
- Benevolence
- Impatience
- Folly
- Dislike
- Valour
- Treachery
- Carlyle
- Peel
- Neglect
- Mankind
- Woe
- Deceit
- Lash
- Esther
- Idleness
- Decency
- Counsel
- Wilt
- Disapproval
- Visage
- Suitor
- Laughter
- Bold
- Pang
- Absurdity
- Misery
- Pretence
- Tis
- Satire
- Fiend
- Dread
- Reverence
- Carnage
- Diane
- Whip
- Temper
- Humility
- Entreaty
- Nor
- Wit
- Greatness
Adjective
Wiktionary
SCORN, verb. (transitive) To feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise.
SCORN, verb. (intransitive) To scoff, express contempt.
SCORN, verb. (transitive) To reject, turn down
SCORN, verb. (transitive) To refuse to do something, as beneath oneself.
SCORN, noun. (uncountable) Contempt or disdain.
SCORN, noun. (countable) A display of disdain; a slight.
SCORN, noun. (countable) An object of disdain, contempt, or derision.
Dictionary definition
SCORN, noun. Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary".
SCORN, noun. Open disrespect for a person or thing.
SCORN, verb. Look down on with disdain; "He despises the people he has to work for"; "The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately".
SCORN, verb. Reject with contempt; "She spurned his advances".
Wise words
If you wish to know the mind of a man, listen to his words.