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disdain n. [
contempt, scorn, despite] lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"
. wn #2
disdain v. [
contemn, despise, scorn] look down on with disdain; "He despises the people he has to work for"; "The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately"
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disdain v. [
reject, spurn, freeze off, scorn, pooh-pooh, turn down] reject with contempt; "She spurned his advances"
. wn #4
disdain n. [
condescension, patronage] a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
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