All 5 Uses of
scorn
in
Harry Potter (#6) and the Half-Blood Prince
- "I suppose you like the way Phlegm says ' 'Any,' do you?" asked Ginny scornfully.†
Chpt 5
- Professor McGonagall did not invite confidences; Dumbledore, though in many ways more intimidating, still seemed less likely to scorn a theory, however wild.†
Chpt 12 *
- "They didn't have the potions with them in the bathroom," said Hermione scornfully, "They were just discussing tactics.†
Chpt 15
- As I doubt the Half-blood prince" she gave the book another scornful look "could dream up an antidote for a dozen different love potions at once, I'd just invite someone to go with you, that'll stop all the others thinking they've still got a chance.†
Chpt 15
- Friends, don't make me laugh," said Lavender scornfully.†
Chpt 19
Definition:
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(scorn) disrespect or reject as not good enough