The Clue
Disdain (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SCORN
Tags
Notes
The answer SCORN is common and appears about once every 300 puzzles.
Related Clues
Contemn
Contempt
Contumely
Derision
Despise
Mock
Reject
Belittling act
Cold-shoulder
Dismiss as unworthy
Heap ___ upon
Pooh-pooh
Refuse to recognize
Reject rudely
Show disdain for
Treat badly
Treat with contempt
Utter disdain
Vigorous contempt
Show contempt toward
Turn up one's nose at
Definition
SCORN as a noun:
1. (contempt, disdain, scorn, despite) = lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"
2. (contempt, scorn) = open disrespect for a person or thing
SCORN as a verb:
1. (contemn, despise, scorn, disdain) = look down on with disdain; "He despises the people he has to work for"; "The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately"
2. (reject, spurn, freeze off, scorn, pooh-pooh, disdain, turn down) = reject with contempt; "She spurned his advances"