The Clue
Scorn (7 letter answer)
The Answer
DISDAIN
Tags
Notes
The answer DISDAIN is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Thumb one's nose at
Definition
DISDAIN 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. (condescension, disdain, patronage) = a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
DISDAIN 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"