look·down
ˈlu̇k-ˌdau̇n 
: a silvery carangid fish (Selene vomer) chiefly of the Atlantic having a laterally compressed deep body and steeply sloping facial profile
looked down; looking down; looks down
1
: to be in a position that affords a downward view
2
: to regard with contempt : despise
—used with on or upon
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Examples of lookdown in a Sentence
Verb
I am tired of the way they look down on us like we aren't good enough for them
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2024
Perched atop a hill, the Madagascar Surf Resort looks down on myriad surf spots breaking across the island’s reefs.
—Noah Lederman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
As players took a knee and looked down, the entire stadium went completely silent.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN, 5 Oct. 2024
McNab first garnered attention in Addams Family Values (1993) as a snobby camper who looks down on Wednesday.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 5 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Photo : David Palermo The den, with a glass floor that looks down into the wine cellar.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2024
Perched atop a hill, the Madagascar Surf Resort looks down on myriad surf spots breaking across the island’s reefs.
—Noah Lederman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024
As players took a knee and looked down, the entire stadium went completely silent.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN, 5 Oct. 2024
McNab first garnered attention in Addams Family Values (1993) as a snobby camper who looks down on Wednesday.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 5 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for lookdown
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“Lookdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lookdown. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
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