as in hates
to show contempt for
disdained the deserter as a coward
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Recent Examples of disdains
Krikorian said a more traditional law enforcement approach should trade street sweeps for a greater focus on worksite enforcement – something Homan has advocated for, but which Trump disdains.
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Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
White supremacy, which is very much alive in the land — turn on the news — disdains every people of color.
—Robert Lloyd, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026
White supremacy, which is very much alive in the land — turn on the news — disdains every people of color.
—Robert Lloyd, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
White supremacy, which is very much alive in the land — turn on the news — disdains every people of color.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Khamenei was born into poverty and outwardly disdains pomp, cultivating an image of pious frugality.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
California’s Democratic establishment disdains Citizen Pratt.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Kleinfeld disdains the concept of work-life separation.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
White supremacy, which is very much alive in the land — turn on the news — disdains every people of color.
—Robert Lloyd, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026
White supremacy, which is very much alive in the land — turn on the news — disdains every people of color.
—Robert Lloyd, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
White supremacy, which is very much alive in the land — turn on the news — disdains every people of color.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Khamenei was born into poverty and outwardly disdains pomp, cultivating an image of pious frugality.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
California’s Democratic establishment disdains Citizen Pratt.
—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
Verb
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Only in Pamela, and everyone hates that book.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Not that Horan hates a creamy pint.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In contrast, his wife, Chandravati, is selfish as a daughter-in-law and disrespects Swasthani, leading to enormous misery for her.—
Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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In addition to callous disregard for former Marylanders’ livelihoods and well-being, by not maintaining the voter rolls, the State Board of Elections disrespects every single Marylander who has a right to vote.—
Nicolee Ambrose,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This brief funk is broken when Clay comes home to find his mother — who, like everyone else in their backwoods local area, despises their stunts — watching an old movie on TV.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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The aide, Colonel Dave Butler, a former infantry officer, is a longtime leader in Army public affairs (not a specialty Hegseth embraces) who worked closely with the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley (whom Hegseth despises).—
Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In character as a free spirit who scorns social convention, Davis is all haughty tosses of the head and sneering lines.—
Darren Franich,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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This comes as mosques and holy shrines have been important bases for the regime to spread the hardcore ideology its leaders stand by, which bans any kind of dance and music and scorns them as sins -- let alone tolerating them in public or at holy sites.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Disdains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disdains. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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