DISDAIN

disdain

Noun

  1. A feeling of contempt or scorn.
    The cat viewed the cheap supermarket catfood with disdain and stalked away.
  2. That which is worthy to be disdained or regarded with contempt and aversion.
  3. The state of being despised; shame.

Verb

  1. To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.
  2. To be indignant or offended.


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