Scorn | Mean of scorn in English Dictionary

/ˈskoɚn/

• Noun
• a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval
1. I have nothing but scorn [=contempt] for people who are cruel to animals.
2. They treated his suggestion with scorn.
3. an expression full of scorn
• harsh criticism that shows a lack of respect or approval for someone or something
1. Her political rivals have poured/heaped scorn on her ideas for improving the tax system.
• Verb
• to show that you think (someone or something) is not worthy of respect or approval
1. He scorns anyone who earns less money than he does.
2. Her actions were scorned by many people.
3. They were scorned as fanatics.

• to refuse or reject (someone or something that you do not think is worthy of respect or approval)
1. She scorned his invitation.
2. He scorned to reply to their accusations.