Synonyms of thumb one's nose (at)

thumb one's nose (at)

phrase

as in hate

to show contempt for

You shouldn't thumb your nose at janitorial staff; they spend all day cleaning up after you.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hate
• sniff (at)
• disdain
• walk over
• disrespect
• diss
• look down one's nose (at)
• despise
• look down (on or upon)
• snoot
• contemn
• scorn
• dis
• snub
• high-hat
• slight
• scout
• frown (on or upon)
• detest
• disapprove (of)
• abhor
• loathe
• abominate
• disparage
• belittle
• deprecate
• deplore
• execrate
• disfavor
• discountenance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• respect
• honor
• value
• treasure
• prize
• approve (of)
• care (for)
• cherish
• subscribe (to)
• admire
• esteem
• accept
• worship
• okay
• favor
• appreciate
• OK
• countenance
• lionize
• venerate
• hallow
• revere