Definition of: scorn

(skôrn) noun
1. Disdain; a feeling entertained toward someone or something as so inferior as to be unworthy of attention.
2. The expression of such a feeling; derision.
3. An object of supreme contempt.
—v.t.
1. To hold in or treat with contempt; despise.
2. To reject with scorn; disdain; spurn.
—v.i.
3. Obs. To mock; jeer. [<OF escarn <escarnir <Gmc.]
—scorn′er noun
—scorn′ful adjective
—scorn′ful·ly adverb
—scorn′ful·ness noun Synonyms (noun): contempt, contumely, derision, despite, disdain, dishonor, mockery, scoff, scoffing, sneer, sneering, taunt. Antonyms: admiration, approbation, approval, attention, consideration, courtesy, deference, esteem, honor, regard, respect, reverence. Synonyms (verb): abhor, contemn, despise, detest, disdain, spurn. Antonyms: see synonyms for CHERISH.