disdain :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

n. a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

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

v. 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"

v. reject with contempt; "She spurned his advances"

n. contemptuous laughter

n. open disrespect for a person or thing

n. hate coupled with disgust

n. intense aversion

n. overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors

n. unbiased impartial unconcern

v. find repugnant; "I loathe that man"; "She abhors cats"

v. have or feel a dislike or distaste for; "I really dislike this salesman"

v. refuse to accept; "He refused my offer of hospitality"

v. have no respect for

v. cast off or disown; "She renounced her husband"; "The parents repudiated their son"

v. force or drive back; "repel the attacker"; "fight off the onslaught"; "rebuff the attack"

n. a feeling of liking something or someone good; "although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval"

n. a strong positive emotion of regard and affection; "his love for his work"; "children need a lot of love"

n. an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him"

v. love intensely; "he just adored his wife"

v. find enjoyable or agreeable; "I like jogging"; "She likes to read Russian novels"

v. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to; "I cannot accept your invitation"; "I go for this resolution"