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DISDAIN Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word disdain. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For DISDAIN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for disdain, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
arrogance condescension contempt decline depreciation derogation detest disapproval dislike disparagement hate refuse scorn

Alternatives for SCORN

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