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scorn
Definition:
(nou) lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike (nou) open disrespect for a person or thing
Phonetic Transcription:
skɔːn
Examples:
The men scorn the domestic sphere, even kicking some of the items in contempt.
Ferdinando rejected the proposition with scorn and indignation.
I scorn your piddling incivilities.
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