Definition: open disrespect for a person or thing
Similar words: discourtesy, disrespect
Definition: an expression of lack of respect
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: 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
Definition: dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
Usage: I hate Mexican food; She detests politicians