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DISDAINING Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word disdaining. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word disdaining. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DISDAINING

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contemptuous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing extreme contempt

derisive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule

despising
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a feeling of scornful hatred

scornful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing extreme contempt

sneering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressive of contempt

ridiculing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

• the act of deriding or treating with contempt

verb

• subject to laughter or ridicule

scorning
verb, adjectivev, adj
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

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

contemn
verbv
verb

• look down on with disdain

abominate
verbv
verb

• find repugnant

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

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

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 DISDAINING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for disdaining, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
decline depreciation derogation detest dislike disparagement hate refuse

Alternatives for CONTEMPTUOUS

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