Webheap coals of fire on someone's head go out of your way to cause someone to feel remorse. British This phrase is of biblical origin: ‘if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head’ (Romans 12:20). See also: coal, fire, head, heap, of, on WebDEFINITIONS 1 1 a feeling that someone or something is not good enough to deserve your approval or respect scorn for: He had nothing but scorn for the opinions of others. …

SCORN (noun) definition and synonyms Macmillan Dictionary

Webheap something (up) on someone or something 1. Lit. to pile something up on someone or something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) Please don't heap so much trouble upon me! Wally heaped leaves on the flower bed. 2. Fig. to give someone too much of something, such as homework, praise, criticism, etc. Webscorn (skôrn) n. 1. a. Contempt or disdain felt toward a person or object considered despicable or unworthy: viewed his rivals with scorn. b. The expression of such an attitude in behavior or speech; derision: heaped scorn upon his rivals. c. The state of being despised or dishonored: held in scorn by his rivals. 2. Archaic One spoken of or treated ... album gino

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WebQuel mépris refoulé dois-tu avoir de toi-même. Silence is the most perfect expression of scorn. Le silence est l'expression la plus parfaite du mépris. You know that discrimination can be synonymous with scorn. Vous savez que discriminer peut être synonyme de mépriser. The government cannot scorn the protest any more. Weba. : to throw or lay in a heap : pile or collect in great quantity. his sole object was to heap up riches. b. : to form or round into a heap. heaped the dirt into a mound. c. : to form a … Webto treat or regard with contempt or disdain: They scorned the old beggar. to reject, refuse, or ignore with contempt or disdain: She scorned my help. verb (used without object) to … album ginza 銀座