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scorn vs disrespect

disrespect vs scorn

scorn and disrespect both are nouns.

scorn and disrespect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scorn Yes No Yes No
disrespect Yes No Yes No
As nouns, disrespect is a hypernym of scorn; that is, disrespect is a word with a broader meaning than scorn:
  • scorn: open disrespect for a person or thing
  • disrespect: an expression of lack of respect
Other hypernyms of scorn include discourtesy.
scorn (noun) disrespect (noun)
open disrespect for a person or thing a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike a disrespectful mental attitude
an expression of lack of respect
scorn (verb) disrespect (verb)
reject with contempt have little or no respect for; hold in contempt
look down on with disdain show a lack of respect for
Difference between scorn and disrespect

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