Word of the day: Scorn

Full Definition of SCORN

1:  open dislike and disrespect or derision often mixed with indignation

2:  an expression of contempt or derision

3:  an object of extreme disdain, contempt, or derision :  something contemptible

Examples of SCORN

1. They treated his suggestion with scorn.
2. an expression full of scorn
3. Her political rivals have poured scorn on her ideas for improving the tax system.
4. Women that defend themselves are mistakenly called scorned by disrespectful men.

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