as in hates
to show contempt for
disdained the deserter as a coward
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Recent Examples of disdains
California’s Democratic establishment disdains Citizen Pratt.
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Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Kleinfeld disdains the concept of work-life separation.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Kleinfeld disdains the concept of work-life separation.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disdains
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Here, though, the aggressive Blue Jays hitters are hammering the first hittable pitch from a staff that hates to nibble around the edges.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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And/or the kind of throuple where everyone is beautiful and also everyone kind of hates each other.—
James Factora,
Them.,
17 Oct. 2025
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Lee disrespects national park values with these twin bills, and Curtis, who likes to tout his nature sensitivity on hikes with constituents, should know better.—
Stephen Trimble,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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The premiere episode opens with Colter starting a brawl in a small town bar after another patron disrespects the bartender.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
19 Oct. 2025
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Maybe your coworker has an upcoming presentation to senior leadership or your friend despises mushrooms.—
Lorraine K. Lee,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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The social-justice warriors whom Williams most despises are not looters or rioters.—
Book Marks
August 7,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Disdains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disdains. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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