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haughty |
proud in a manner that shows disdain for others; arrogant. |
hiss |
to indicate disapproval, dislike, or disdain by hissing. [1/4 definitions] |
humph |
used to express disdain, doubt, surprise, or displeasure. |
laugh in one's sleeve |
to hide one's amusement or disdain. |
laugh up one's sleeve |
to hide one's amusement or disdain. |
look down one's nose at |
to regard with disdain or contempt. |
opprobrium |
scorn, disdain, or contempt. [1/3 definitions] |
pitiable |
worthy of or inspiring contempt or disdain; wretched; pitiful. [1/2 definitions] |
pooh |
used to express disdain or disgust. |
rot |
nonsense (used to express disdain or impatience, usu. in response to foolish talk). [1/12 definitions] |
scorn |
to refuse with disdain. [2/5 definitions] |
spurn |
to reject, refuse, or treat with scorn; disdain; despise. [1/3 definitions] |
superior |
showing haughtiness or disdain toward others. [1/9 definitions] |
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