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 disdain disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/

noun

  1. () Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike  ( despite , disdain , scorn , contempt )
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
     He was held in contempt
    he was held in contempt
     The despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
    the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
  2. A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient  ( condescension , disdain , patronage )
    a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

verb

  1. () Look down on with disdain  ( contemn , disdain , scorn , despise )
    look down on with disdain
     He despises the people he has to work for
    He despises the people he has to work for
     The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately
    The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately
  2. () Reject with contempt  ( freeze off , pooh-pooh , turn down , disdain , reject , scorn , spurn )
    reject with contempt
     She spurned his advances
    She spurned his advances