scorn

/ˈskȯrn/

Middle English, from Anglo-French escharne, escar, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German scern jest

noun

  1. open dislike and disrespect or mockery often mixed with indignation

  2. an expression of contempt or derision

  3. an object of extreme disdain, contempt, or derision : something, contemptible

verb

  1. to treat with scorn : reject or dismiss as contemptible or unworthy

  2. to show disdain or derision : scoff

scorned local traditions

despise contemn scorn disdain mean to regard as unworthy of one's notice or consideration. despise may suggest an emotional response ranging from strong dislike to loathing. contemn implies a vehement condemnation of a person or thing as low, vile, feeble, or ignominious.

idiom

  1. to talk about in a very critical and scornful way

She poured scorn on the plan.