scorning

The word “scorning” has 2 syllables: scorn-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈskɔːrnɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for scorning?

In the thesaurus, “scorning” has 32 synonyms and 21 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for scorning along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for scorning

abhorring
abominating
belittling
contemning
deploring
deprecating
despising
detesting
discountenancing
disdaining
disfavoring
dismissing
disparaging
disregarding
disrespecting
dissing
execrating
flouting
forgetting
hating
high-hatting
loathing
neglecting
overlooking
overpassing
passing over
scouting
slighting
sneezing at
snooting
snubbing
walking over

Antonyms for scorning

accepting
admiring
appreciating
approving
cherishing
countenancing
esteeming
favoring
hallowing
honoring
lionizing
okaying
prizing
respecting
revering
treasuring
using
valuing
venerating
worshiping
worshipping

Meanings of scorning

verb
1. To feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise.
2. To reject, turn down.
3. To refuse to do something, as beneath oneself.
4. To scoff, to express contempt.
noun
1. The act of one who scorns.

Example Sentences

She walked away, scorning his attempt at reconciliation.
The critics were scorning the film for its lack of originality.
He stood silently, scorning the insults thrown at him.
Scorning the rules, they chose to follow their own path.
The professor was scorning the outdated theories in his lecture.

On this page you'll find 53 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scorning, such as: abhorring, abominating, accepting, admiring, appreciating, approving, belittling.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.