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