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Another word for disdain

Verb

  1. To regard with utter contempt and disdain

    2. Idioms:
    See also:

    respect

Another word for disdain

Noun

  1. The feeling of despising

    2. See also:

    respect

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Another word for disdain

Noun
    2. See also:

    hatred

    arrogance

Another word for disdain

Verb
    2. See also:

    despise

    refuse

    hate

    despise

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Sentence Examples

  • She glared at them both with a cross between disdain and fury.

  • She glared at them both with a cross between disdain and fury.

  • Criminals have massive disdain for the law.

  • She winced at the disdain in his eyes.

  • She expressed disdain at the adulation the industry gives to beauty over talent.

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