noun
[noncount] a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval
harsh criticism that shows a lack of respect or approval for someone or something
verb
scorns; scorned; scorning
[+ obj] to show that you think (someone or something) is not worthy of respect or approval :to feel or express scorn for (someone or something)
formal :to refuse or reject (someone or something that you do not think is worthy of respect or approval)