verb
- to exceed in scorn or contempt; to scorn more than another
Usage: archaic; rare
Examples
- The proud nobleman sought to outscorn his rivals at court.
- She would outscorn any criticism with her haughty demeanor.
- His ability to outscorn others made him many enemies.
- The queen could outscorn even the most arrogant courtiers.
- They tried to outscorn each other in their displays of contempt.