Synonyms of contemning

contemning

verb

present participle of contemn

as in disdaining

to show contempt for

arrogant critics who contemn the general public's taste in art

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disdaining
• disrespecting
• hating
• despising
• scorning
• looking down (on or upon)
• snooting
• sniffing (at)
• walking over
• snubbing
• scouting
• slighting
• sneezing at
• high-hatting
• abhorring
• detesting
• execrating
• thumbing one's nose (at)
• dissing
• loathing
• disparaging
• looking down one's nose (at)
• belittling
• deploring
• deprecating
• abominating
• discountenancing
• disapproving (of)
• frowning (on or upon)
• disfavoring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• respecting
• honoring
• valuing
• cherishing
• admiring
• treasuring
• esteeming
• prizing
• worshiping
• worshipping
• revering
• accepting
• hallowing
• approving (of)
• venerating
• countenancing
• favoring
• subscribing (to)
• appreciating
• lionizing
• caring (for)
• okaying
• OK'ing