DISDAIN Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word disdain. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DISDAIN
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scorn | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike • open disrespect for a person or thing verb • look down on with disdain • reject with contempt | ||||||||
condescension | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior • a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient • affability to your inferiors and temporary disregard for differences of position or rank | ||||||||
contemn | verbv | |||||||
verb • look down on with disdain | ||||||||
contempt | nounn | |||||||
noun • lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike • a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous • open disrespect for a person or thing • a willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body | ||||||||
abominate | verbv | |||||||
verb • find repugnant | ||||||||
abomination | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who is loathsome or disgusting • hate coupled with disgust • an action that is vicious or vile; an action that arouses disgust or abhorrence | ||||||||
despisal | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of scornful hatred | ||||||||
despise | verbv | |||||||
verb • look down on with disdain | ||||||||
despite | ||||||||
noun • lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike • contemptuous disregard | ||||||||
patronage | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of providing approval and support • customers collectively • a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient • (politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support • the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers verb • support by being a patron of • be a regular customer or client of | ||||||||
pooh-pooh | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • express contempt about • reject with contempt | ||||||||
reject | verbv | |||||||
noun • the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality verb • not accept something given or offered • not accept as true • deem wrong or inappropriate • reject with contempt • resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ • refuse entrance or membership • dismiss from consideration or a contest | ||||||||
spurn | verbv | |||||||
verb • reject with contempt | ||||||||
freeze off | verbv | |||||||
verb • reject with contempt | ||||||||
turn down | verbv | |||||||
verb • not accept as true • refuse entrance or membership • reject with contempt • take a downward direction • make lower or quieter |