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- pronunciation:
- dihs
deIn
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Grammatical Patterns, Word Parts
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
disdains, disdaining, disdained |
definition 1: |
to regard or treat with contempt; scorn.
She spoke politely to her neighbors, but she secretly disdained them.He disdains his family's rich and privileged lifestyle and prefers to live very simply.- synonyms:
- contemn, scorn
- antonyms:
- admire, appreciate, cherish, esteem, respect
- similar words:
- affront, deride, despise, loathe, revile, snub
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definition 2: |
to reject as being unworthy or beneath one's dignity.
She disdained attending the ceremony, knowing that she wasn't even being considered for an award.[verb + gerund
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He disdained to get involved in their little charade.[verb + infinitive
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They were proud people and disdained all offers of help.- similar words:
- scorn, snub, spurn
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related words: |
abhor, boycott, defy, discriminate, disregard, flout, mind, put down, reject, ridicule |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
an attitude or display of contempt; scorn.
A divorced woman of that time was often criticized and treated with disdain.- synonyms:
- contempt, opprobrium, scorn
- antonyms:
- admiration, honor, respect
- similar words:
- arrogance, catcall, contumely, derision, disparagement, mockery
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