DISDAIN


Meaning of DISDAIN in English

I. noun

1.

Synonyms: despite 1, contempt, despisal, despisement, disparagement, scorn

Related Word: antipathy, aversion; arrogance, haughtiness, insolence, superciliousness

Contrasted words: awe, fear, reverence

2.

Synonyms: pride 3, arrogance, disdainfulness, haughtiness, hauteur, loftiness, morgue, superbity, superciliousness

II. verb

Synonyms: despise , abhor, contemn, look down, scorn, scout

Contrasted words: accept, receive, take; acknowledge, admit, own; esteem, respect

Antonyms: admire

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