Aspersion and Scorn

Aspersion

Aspersion noun - A disparaging remark.

Scorn and aspersion are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scorn" instead a noun "Aspersion".

Nearby Word: aspersed

Scorn

Scorn noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.
Usage example: has nothing but scorn for newfangled ideas of any kind

Aspersion and scorn are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aspersion" instead a noun "Scorn".

Nearby Words: scornful, scorned, scornfully, scorning
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