contemn

Synonyms

disdain, disrespect, high-hat, look down (on or upon), scorn, slight, sniff (at), snub;

Antonyms

honor, respect;

Near Antonyms

cherish, prize, treasure, value;

admire, esteem, lionize;

hallow, revere, venerate, worship;

accept, appreciate, approve (of), care (for), countenance, favor, OK (or okay), subscribe (to);

Related Words

scout;

abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe;

belittle, deplore, deprecate, disparage;

disapprove (of), discountenance, disfavor, frown (on or upon);

Phrases

look down one's nose (at), sneeze at, thumb one's nose (at), walk over;