disdain

(noun, verb)

noun

1. lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

Similar word(s): contempt, despite, scorn

Definition categories: feeling, dislike

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

Similar word(s): condescension, patronage

Definition categories: communication, depreciation, derogation, disparagement

Sentences with disdain as a noun:

- The cat viewed the cheap supermarket catfood with disdain and stalked away.

verb

1. look down on with disdain

Similar word(s): contemn, despise, scorn

Definition categories: emotion, detest, hate

2. reject with contempt

Similar word(s): reject, scorn, spurn

Definition categories: communication, decline, refuse