1
as in disdains
to show contempt for
scorned the religious traditions of their ancestors
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2
as in despises
to ignore in a disrespectful manner
she scorned the advice of her ophthalmologist and had the laser eye surgery anyway
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Recent Examples of scorns
In character as a free spirit who scorns social convention, Davis is all haughty tosses of the head and sneering lines.
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Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
In between the first two Godfather films, Cazale acted in another Coppola film, The Conversation (1974), playing Stan, an assistant to a meticulous and devout surveillance expert (Gene Hackman) who scorns Stan’s irreverent attitude to their work.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
This comes as mosques and holy shrines have been important bases for the regime to spread the hardcore ideology its leaders stand by, which bans any kind of dance and music and scorns them as sins -- let alone tolerating them in public or at holy sites.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
In between the first two Godfather films, Cazale acted in another Coppola film, The Conversation (1974), playing Stan, an assistant to a meticulous and devout surveillance expert (Gene Hackman) who scorns Stan’s irreverent attitude to their work.
—René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
This comes as mosques and holy shrines have been important bases for the regime to spread the hardcore ideology its leaders stand by, which bans any kind of dance and music and scorns them as sins -- let alone tolerating them in public or at holy sites.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scorns
Verb
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Krikorian said a more traditional law enforcement approach should trade street sweeps for a greater focus on worksite enforcement – something Homan has advocated for, but which Trump disdains.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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White supremacy, which is very much alive in the land — turn on the news — disdains every people of color.—
Robert Lloyd,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2026
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Though Brigitta despises him, Maria shelters him.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
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This brief funk is broken when Clay comes home to find his mother — who, like everyone else in their backwoods local area, despises their stunts — watching an old movie on TV.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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State Climatologist Luigi Romolo hates to lose.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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Jokic hates to admit it, but his eyes often light up at the opportunity to prove the best offense is superior to the best defense.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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Helmed by Executive Chef Elly Wentworth (a one-to-watch having shimmied over from stalwart restaurant, the Angel in Dartmouth), Fowlescombe’s kitchen disregards old-world hotel dining with its stiff formalities, along with the frothy alchemy of the Michelin set.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Today, a president disregards assessments that proved to be right, and the predictable comes to pass.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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In contrast, his wife, Chandravati, is selfish as a daughter-in-law and disrespects Swasthani, leading to enormous misery for her.—
Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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In addition to callous disregard for former Marylanders’ livelihoods and well-being, by not maintaining the voter rolls, the State Board of Elections disrespects every single Marylander who has a right to vote.—
Nicolee Ambrose,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Jan. 2026
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On the night of a fundraiser at the club, Josh forgets his wallet and Austin and Ashley are tasked with returning it, walking in at the end of a heated argument between Josh and Lindsay — a fight that reaches a violent climax that Ashley films on her phone.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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Well, for one, Josh forgets the date of his wife’s birthday.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Scorns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scorns. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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