"disdain" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: dislike - a feeling of aversion or antipathy

same as: contempt, despite, scorn
is a type of: depreciation, derogation, disparagement - a communication that belittles somebody or something

same as: condescension, patronage

Verb

is a type of: detest, hate - dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

subtypes: look down on - regard with contempt

same as: contemn, despise, scorn
is a type of: decline, refuse - show unwillingness towards

subtypes: rebuff, repel, snub - reject outright and bluntly

same as: freeze off, pooh-pooh, reject, scorn, spurn, turn down
verb group:
- decline, pass up, refuse, reject, turn down - refuse to accept
- refuse, reject, turn away, turn down - refuse entrance or membership