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disdain

2 entries found.
  1. 1disdain (noun)
  2. 2disdain (transitive verb)

Main Entry: 1dis·dain
Pronunciation: \dis-ˈdān\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English desdeyne, from Anglo-French desdaign, from desdeigner
Date: 14th century

: a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn


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