scorner
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7.9
- noun
- /ˈskɔrnər/
- Surely, He scorneth the scorners, but He giveth grace unto the lowly.
Examples
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Cast out the scorner and the contention shall go out.
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"He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame."
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And the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
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The wise son seeketh the father's instruction, but the scorner heareth not rebuke.
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The scorner laughed loudly at the proposal, showing his contempt for the idea.
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In the meeting, the scorner rolled his eyes every time someone suggested a new plan.
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She was known as a scorner who often mocked others for their beliefs and opinions.
Synonyms
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7.1
A person who makes fun of others to show disrespect
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8.2
A person who mocks others to show dislike
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4.5
A person who says rude or hurtful things to someone
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8.4
A person who teases or makes fun of others to upset them
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7.0
A person who strongly dislikes others or thinks they are not important
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8.7
A person who says mean things about someone, often publicly
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9.6
A person who laughs at others to make them feel bad
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9.9
A person who shows they do not like something by making a long 'sss' sound
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9.5
A person who laughs at others and says cruel things about them
A person who shows dislike by making fun of others
Antonyms
How Contemptuous
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Scorner comes from the word scorn, which meant 'to mock or show contempt', plus the ending -er meaning 'one who'. So a scorner is literally someone who mocks or looks down on others, which explains the word's modern meaning.