The difference between Esteem and Scorn
When used as nouns, esteem means favourable regard, whereas scorn means contempt or disdain.
When used as verbs, esteem means to set a high value on, whereas scorn means to feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody.
check bellow for the other definitions of Esteem and Scorn
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Esteem as a noun:
Favourable regard.
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Esteem as a verb:
To set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.
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Esteem as a verb:
To regard something as valuable; to prize.
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Esteem as a verb:
To look upon something in a particular way.
Examples:
"Mary is an esteemed member of the community."
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Esteem as a verb (obsolete):
To judge; to estimate; to appraise
Examples:
"The Earth, which I esteem unable to reflect the rays of the Sun."
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Scorn as a verb (transitive):
To feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise.
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Scorn as a verb (transitive):
To reject, turn down.
Examples:
"He scorned her romantic advances."
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Scorn as a verb (transitive):
To refuse to do something, as beneath oneself.
Examples:
"She scorned to show weakness."
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Scorn as a verb (intransitive):
To scoff, to express contempt.
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Scorn as a noun (uncountable):
Contempt or disdain.
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Scorn as a noun (countable):
A display of disdain; a slight.
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Scorn as a noun (countable):
An object of disdain, contempt, or derision.