prep. Function: noun
1 the feeling or attitude of despising FF1C; felt despite toward the lowly FF1E;
Synonyms: contempt, despisal, despisement, disdain, disparagement, scorn
Related Words: disdainfulness, insolence, superciliousness; abhorrence, abomination, detestation, hate, hatred, loathing; rejection, repudiation, spurning; aversion, disfavor, dislike, distaste; cold shoulder, rebuff, slight, snub; disgust, loathing
Contrasted Words: admiration, esteem, honor, regard, respect; attraction, liking
2
Synonyms: MALICE , grudge, ill will, malevolence, maliciousness, malignancy, malignity, spite, spitefulness, spleen
Related Words: contempt, disdain, scorn; abhorrence, abomination, detestation, hate, hatred, loathing
Contrasted Words: admiration, esteem, respect; awe, fear, reverence
Antonyms: appreciation
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Synonyms: DEFIANCE 2, contempt, contumacy, recalcitrance, stubbornness
Related Words: harm, hurt, injury
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Synonyms: AFFRONT , contumely, indignity, insult, slap
Related Words: cut, discourtesy, incivility; rebuff, slight, snub