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Definition scorn in British English

scorn verb

[transitive] verb
/skɔː(r)n/
1

to treat someone or something as if they do not deserve your approval or respect

Example

Since she moved to the city, she scorns what she calls our provincial ways.

Synonyms and related words
scorn laugh sneer
2

if someone scorns to do something, they are not willing to do or accept something because they believe it is stupid, unreasonable, or not good enough for them

Example

He scorned to stoop to such tactics.

Synonyms and related words
disinclination shy away repel
Definition scorn in British English