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scorn vs dislike

dislike vs scorn

scorn and dislike both are nouns.

scorn and dislike both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scorn Yes No Yes No
dislike Yes No Yes No
As nouns, dislike is a hypernym of scorn; that is, dislike is a word with a broader meaning than scorn:
  • scorn: lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  • dislike: a feeling of aversion or antipathy
scorn (noun) dislike (noun)
open disrespect for a person or thing an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike a feeling of aversion or antipathy
scorn (verb) dislike (verb)
reject with contempt have or feel a dislike or distaste for
look down on with disdain
Difference between scorn and dislike

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