DISDAIN Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word disdain. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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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 | ||||||
