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scorn
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/skɔːn/
US
/skɔrn/
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scorn
noun
scorns
pl
mépris
She looked at him with scorn after he betrayed her trust.
Elle l’a regardé avec mépris après qu’il a trahi sa confiance.
Additional translations
risée
Pour désigner une personne ou une chose qui devient l’objet du mépris ou des moqueries.
Synonyms
disdain
contempt
ridicule
mockery
disrespect
derision
Antonyms
esteem
approval
respect
admiration
scorn
verb
scorned
Past Simple
scorned
Past Participle
scorning
Gerund
UK
/skɔːn/
US
/skɔrn/
mépriser
She scorned his offer of help, believing she could manage on her own.
Elle a méprisé son offre d’aide, pensant qu’elle pouvait se débrouiller seule.
Additional translations
dédaigner
Plus littéraire ou soutenu.
Synonyms
despise
disdain
deride
mock
ridicule
contempt
Antonyms
admire
respect
praise
value
Definitions
scorn
noun
The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt.
She looked at him with scorn after he betrayed her trust.
A person or thing that is the object of contempt or disdain.
He became the scorn of the community after his dishonest actions were revealed.
scorn
verb
To treat or regard with contempt or disdain.
She scorned his offer of help, believing she could manage on her own.
To reject or refuse with contempt or disdain.
He scorned the idea of working for a company that didn't align with his values.
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