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scorn in Latin

scorn in Latin is contemptus, contemnō, reiciō — scorn means to feel or show strong contempt for someone or something.

scorn in Latin

contemptus
noun
(uncountable) Contempt or disdain.
contemnō
verb
(transitive) To feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise.
reiciō
verb
(transitive) To reject, turn down.
spernō
verb
(transitive) To reject, turn down.

What does "scorn" mean?

  1. verb To feel or show strong contempt for someone or something.
    "He scorned the offer, calling it an insult."
  2. noun A feeling or display of contempt.
    "She looked at the proposal with obvious scorn."

scorn in a sentence

  • He scorned the offer, calling it an insult.
  • Critics scorned the film as lazy and derivative.
  • She looked at the proposal with obvious scorn.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "scorn" in Latin?

"scorn" in Latin is contemptus, contemnō, reiciō. scorn means: To feel or show strong contempt for someone or something.

How do you use "scorn" in a sentence?

Example: "He scorned the offer, calling it an insult." In Latin, "scorn" is contemptus, contemnō, reiciō.

Are there other ways to say "scorn" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "scorn": contemptus, contemnō, reiciō, spernō.

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