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as in disdained
to show contempt for
scorned the religious traditions of their ancestors
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as in despised
to ignore in a disrespectful manner
she scorned the advice of her ophthalmologist and had the laser eye surgery anyway
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Recent Examples of scorned
Gerardo Ortiz What’s a música mexicana festival without a bit of yearning and scorned romance?
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Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
For years, Knicks owner James Dolan has been scorned by fans.
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Zach Harper,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Those who believed in finvenkismo scorned Raŭmismo.
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Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
While some painters might feel scorned for being passed over for so long, Lovelace O’Neal said that her late-career recognition was in some ways a blessing.
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Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
13 May 2026
Jones also trumpeted his goal to phase out Georgia's income tax, but an ambitious cut withered after being scorned by Kemp, who is wrapping up his final term in office, and state House Republicans.
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CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Brenda's right to call it out, and Mac’s 'Brenda scorned' joke was the perfect touch of humor to a stressful situation.
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Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
23 Mar. 2026
The truth is, Billy came onto the scene in the first season as somebody who felt scorned and betrayed by a big PR firm, who passed him over for a promotion.
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Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2026
With assistance from Pittsburgh engineer Don Gilmore, the chapel received a new foundation, roof, columned porch, and was bestowed with historical status—all of which helped shift Evans City’s perspective on the film that, until then, some locals had scorned.
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Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
For years, Knicks owner James Dolan has been scorned by fans.
—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Those who believed in finvenkismo scorned Raŭmismo.
—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
While some painters might feel scorned for being passed over for so long, Lovelace O’Neal said that her late-career recognition was in some ways a blessing.
—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
13 May 2026
Jones also trumpeted his goal to phase out Georgia's income tax, but an ambitious cut withered after being scorned by Kemp, who is wrapping up his final term in office, and state House Republicans.
—
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Brenda's right to call it out, and Mac’s 'Brenda scorned' joke was the perfect touch of humor to a stressful situation.
—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
23 Mar. 2026
The truth is, Billy came onto the scene in the first season as somebody who felt scorned and betrayed by a big PR firm, who passed him over for a promotion.
—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2026
With assistance from Pittsburgh engineer Don Gilmore, the chapel received a new foundation, roof, columned porch, and was bestowed with historical status—all of which helped shift Evans City’s perspective on the film that, until then, some locals had scorned.
—
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scorned
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Musk has long disdained the norms that the executives who run giant public companies typically embrace.
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At his behest Aurangzeb—who disdained poetry—sent agents across India and Persia to assemble a literary circle befitting her.
Verb
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The likely architect of that plot was Lyonel’s own scheming son, Larys, whom Simon openly despised.
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Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee once put it this way about why some golfer tirades add character while others are despised.
Verb
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The billionaires so hated by Democrats and certain Republicans have ways to escape this tax.
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Many a knave is rich, sleek, and honored, while the just man is poor, hated, and in torment.
Verb
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When the driver reached the intersection of 8 Mile and Schoenherr, police say the driver disregarded a red light and struck another vehicle traveling westbound on 8 Mile near Schoenherr.
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So, many governments and corporations have interpreted the principle loosely, or even disregarded it entirely.
Verb
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Many feel disrespected by the social safety net.
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Matt Cardona interrupted the chat and Zayn tried to show Gargano he was still getting disrespected.
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“Scorned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scorned. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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