definition of
scorn

[1] #1 scorn n. [contempt, disdain, despite] lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary". wn

[2] #2 scorn v. [contemn, despise, disdain] 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". wn

[3] #3 scorn n. [contempt] open disrespect for a person or thing. wn

[4] #4 scorn v. [reject, spurn, freeze off, pooh-pooh, disdain, turn down] reject with contempt; "She spurned his advances". wn