scorner

[ skawr-ner ]

noun

1. a person who treats someone or something with contempt or mockery; scoffer:

   The scorners of political measures adopted in the 1920s promptly subscribed to far more pernicious ones a decade later.

Word History and Origins

Origin of scorner¹

First recorded in 1275–1325; scorn ( def ) + -er ¹( def )

Example Sentences

Of how much sorer punishment shall Christ at His speedy coming deem the scorner worthy?

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"There she lies," retorted Duncan, as he knocked the scorner down at a blow.

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To prevent the replies or excuses of the scorner, I must here tell you, 1.

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"Proud, haughty scorner is his name, that dealeth in proud wrath," Prov.

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Nevertheless, the time came when the scorner recanted his renunciation.

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Related Words

• con artist
• hypocrite