scorner

/ˈskɔrnər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who shows contempt or disdain for someone or something, often by mocking or ridiculing them.

“The politician was accused of being a scorner of the poor and vulnerable in her community.”

2. verb

To show contempt or disdain for someone or something, often by mocking or ridiculing them.

“She was scorned by her peers for wearing the same outfit to school every day.”

Synonyms

  • deride
  • jeer
  • mock
  • scoff

Antonyms

  • admire
  • laud
  • respect