scorn vs despite

scorn and despite both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
scorn	Yes	No	Yes	No
despite	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, scorn and despite are synonyms defined as:

scorn and despite: lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

Other synonyms of scorn include contempt, disdain.

scorn (noun)	despite (noun)
open disrespect for a person or thing	contemptuous disregard
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike	lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

scorn (verb)	despite (verb)
reject with contempt
look down on with disdain