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DISDAINS Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word disdains. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word disdains. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DISDAINS

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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

belittles
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

• express a negative opinion of

• lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of

derides
verbv
verb

• treat or speak of with contempt

despises
verbv
verb

• look down on with disdain

detests
verbv
verb

• dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

mocks
verbv
noun

• the act of mocking or ridiculing

adjective satellite

• constituting a copy or imitation of something

verb

• treat with contempt

• imitate with mockery and derision

rejects
verb, nounv, n
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

ridicules
verbv
noun

• language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

• the act of deriding or treating with contempt

verb

• subject to laughter or ridicule

sneers
verbv
noun

• a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls

• a contemptuous or scornful remark

verb

• express through a scornful smile

• smile contemptuously

spurns
verbv
verb

• 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

Best Hypernyms For DISDAINS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for disdains, 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

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