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1scorn Listen to audio/ˈskoɚn/ noun
[noncount] 1 : a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval
I have nothing but scorn [=contempt] for people who are cruel to animals. They treated his suggestion with scorn. an expression full of scorn
2 : harsh criticism that shows a lack of respect or approval for someone or something
Her political rivals have poured/heaped scorn on her ideas for improving the tax system.

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