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disdain   (TTS Sound)

The noun disdain has 2 senses

• contempt, disdain, 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")


• condescension, disdain, patronage -- (a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient)

The verb disdain has 2 senses

• contemn, despise, scorn, disdain -- (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")


• reject, spurn, freeze off, scorn, pooh-pooh, disdain, turn down -- (reject with contempt; "She spurned his advances")