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Definitions

despisement

[di-spahyz-muhnt] / dɪˈspaɪz mənt /

NOUN

contempt

Synonyms

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antipathy condescension defiance derision disdain disregard disrespect distaste hatred malice mockery neglect ridicule scorn

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audacity aversion contumely despisal despite disesteem indignity recalcitrance repugnance slight snobbery stubbornness

Antonyms

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approval esteem flattery friendliness honor liking love loving obedience praise regard respect sympathy

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care compliment

WEAK

admiration affection approbation endorsement sanction

NOUN

disdain

Synonyms

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antipathy arrogance aversion contempt derision dislike hatred pride ridicule scorn

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contumely despisal despite disparagement haughtiness hauteur insolence loftiness sneering snobbishness superciliousness

WEAK

superbity

Antonyms

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admiration affection approval flattery humility like liking love praise regard respect sympathy

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compliment

WEAK

esteem favor

NOUN

scorn

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derision disdain mockery ridicule sarcasm sneer

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contemptuousness contumely despisal despite disparagement disregard jeering scoffing slight sport taunting teasing

WEAK

scornfulness

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flattery praise respect

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compliment

WEAK

approval delight pleasure