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disdain [n]

1)	lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; "he was held in contempt"; "the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary"

Synonyms :

contempt despite scorn

See Also:

dislike contemn

2)	a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

Synonyms :

condescension patronage

See Also:

depreciation condescend

disdain [v]

1)	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"

Synonyms :

contemn despise scorn

See Also:

detest contempt contempt scorner despisal

2)	reject with contempt; "She spurned his advances"

Synonyms :

freeze_off pooh-pooh reject scorn spurn turn_down

See Also:

decline refuse decline nonacceptance scorner spurner cull rebuff

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