Synonyms of scorns

scorns

verb

present tense third-person singular of scorn

1

as in disdains

to show contempt for

scorned the religious traditions of their ancestors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disdains
• hates
• disrespects
• despises
• contemns
• snubs
• looks down (on or upon)
• walks over
• sniffs (at)
• abhors
• detests
• loathes
• snoots
• high-hats
• scouts
• disses
• sneezes at
• disparages
• belittles
• slights
• abominates
• thumbs one's nose (at)
• deplores
• deprecates
• looks down one's nose (at)
• execrates
• disapproves (of)
• disfavors
• frowns (on or upon)
• discountenances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• respects
• honors
• cherishes
• treasures
• admires
• values
• prizes
• esteems
• accepts
• worships
• reveres
• favors
• appreciates
• approves (of)
• lionizes
• venerates
• countenances
• cares (for)
• subscribes (to)
• hallows
• okays
• OKs

2

as in despises

to ignore in a disrespectful manner

she scorned the advice of her ophthalmologist and had the laser eye surgery anyway

Synonyms & Similar Words

• despises
• disregards
• forgets
• flouts
• dismisses
• neglects
• overlooks
• disparages
• belittles
• passes over
• deprecates
• slurs (over)
• slights
• overpasses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accepts
• uses
• approves