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(noun) open disrespect for a person or thing
synonyms : contempt
The contempt he felt for her was obvious. -added by naila_inlas
(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"
synonyms : contempt , despite , disdain
He regarded their proposal with disdain. -added by nithi
(verb) reject with contempt
"She spurned his advances"
synonyms : disdain , freeze off , pooh-pooh , reject , spurn , turn down
(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"
synonyms : contemn , despise , disdain

Mnemonics for scorn

(Tag: ) think of thorn or scourge.. open despise or hatredness
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(Tag: ) scorn = sc ( Schedule Caste) + orn; sc ppl are always criticize for bad ornate.
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