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Another word for disdain

disdain Synonyms

disdain

n.

scorn, haughtiness, contempt; see arrogance, hatred 1.

disdain Synonyms

disdain

v.

reject, scorn, despise, ignore; see despise, hate 1, refuse. See syn. study at despise.

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Another word for disdain

verb

To regard with utter contempt and disdain:

contemn, despise, scorn, scout². Idioms: have no use for, look down on (or upon). See respect

noun

The feeling of despising:

contempt, despisal, despite, scorn. See respect

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Criminals have massive disdain for the law.
To my surprise, her smile was no longer one of lofty disdain.
She expressed disdain at the adulation the industry gives to beauty over talent.
More than one church attendee went beyond polite disdain and glared to the point of hostility.
She has great disdain for mass culture.

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