Synonyms of thumbed one's nose (at)

thumbed one's nose (at)

phrase

past tense of thumb one's nose (at)

as in hated

to show contempt for

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hated
• sniffed (at)
• looked down (on or upon)
• walked over
• disdained
• disrespected
• despised
• looked down one's nose (at)
• contemned
• scorned
• snubbed
• high-hatted
• snooted
• frowned (on or upon)
• scouted
• slighted
• detested
• dissed
• abhorred
• loathed
• disapproved (of)
• abominated
• disparaged
• deplored
• execrated
• deprecated
• belittled
• disfavored
• discountenanced

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• honored
• respected
• valued
• cherished
• admired
• prized
• approved (of)
• treasured
• subscribed (to)
• esteemed
• cared (for)
• accepted
• worshiped
• revered
• venerated
• appreciated
• favored
• hallowed
• worshipped
• lionized
• countenanced
• okayed
• OK'd