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English to English noun
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lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike |  | Example: he was held in contempt
the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary
source: wordnet30
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a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient | | source: wordnet30
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A feeling of contempt and aversion; the regarding anything as unworthy of or beneath one; scorn. | | source: webster1913
verb
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look down on with disdain | | Example: He despises the people he has to work for
The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately
source: wordnet30
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reject with contempt | | Example: She spurned his advances
source: wordnet30
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To think unworthy; to deem unsuitable or unbecoming; as, to disdain to do a mean act. | | source: webster1913
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To be filled with scorn; to feel contemptuous anger; to be haughty. | | source: webster1913
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