Disdain

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NOUN

contempt, scorn, despite

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

condescension, patronage

a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

VERB

contemn, despise, scorn

look down on with disdain

reject, spurn, freeze off, scorn, pooh-pooh

reject with contempt

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