disdain
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Definitions
Noun
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"
Noun
a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
Verb
look down on with disdain; "He despises the people he has to work for"; "The professor scorns the students who don''t catch on immediately"
Verb
reject with contempt; "She spurned his advances"
Synonyms
condescension
contemn
contempt
despise
despite
freeze off
patronage
pooh-pooh
reject
scorn
spurn
turn down