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hate vs scorn

scorn vs hate

hate and scorn both are nouns.

hate and scorn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hate Yes No Yes No
scorn Yes No Yes No
As verbs, scorn is a hyponym of hate; that is, scorn is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hate:
  • hate: dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
  • scorn: look down on with disdain
Other hyponyms of hate include abhor, abominate, execrate, loathe, contemn, despise, disdain.
hate (noun) scorn (noun)
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action open disrespect for a person or thing
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
hate (verb) scorn (verb)
to have and express negative sentiments about a person reject with contempt
dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards look down on with disdain
Difference between hate and scorn

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