Scorn and Vilify

Scorn

Scorn verb - To show contempt for.

Vilify and scorn are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vilify" instead a verb "Scorn".

Nearby Words: scornful, scorned, scornfully, scorning

Vilify

Vilify verb - To make untrue and harmful statements about.
Usage example: claimed that she had been vilified by the press because of her conservative views

Scorn and vilify are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Scorn" instead a verb "Vilify".

Nearby Words: vile, vilification, vilified, vilifying

Common collocations

technology scorn technology vilify technology
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