Synonyms for disdain

Synonyms for (noun) disdain

Synonyms: patronage, disdain, condescension

Definition: a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

Similar words: depreciation, derogation, disparagement

Definition: a communication that belittles somebody or something


Synonyms: disdain, contempt, despite, scorn

Definition: lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

Usage: he was held in contempt; the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary

Similar words: dislike

Definition: a feeling of aversion or antipathy

Usage: my dislike of him was instinctive


Synonyms for (verb) disdain

Synonyms: freeze off, scorn, spurn, reject, pooh-pooh, disdain, turn down

Definition: reject with contempt

Usage: She spurned his advances

Similar words: refuse, decline

Definition: show unwillingness towards

Usage: he declined to join the group on a hike


Synonyms: disdain, despise, contemn, scorn

Definition: look down on with disdain

Usage: He despises the people he has to work for; The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately

Similar words: hate, detest

Definition: dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

Usage: I hate Mexican food; She detests politicians


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