as in disdain
open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect
an expression of total despisement for the "unwashed masses"
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Noun
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Despite his resolute disdain for the regime, at 14 years old he was required by law to join the Hitler Youth, a paramilitary organization.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025 -
Cena has done a masterful job articulating his (kayfabe) disdain for fans.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Blue Ivy has also escaped the contempt that most other children of celebrities face online—and social media is completely enamored.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Another option would be that Trump could pardon anyone charged with contempt.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Love has triumphed over hatred, light over darkness and truth over falsehood.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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While highlighting the vicious cycle of ethnic hatred, Gavin strives for impartiality.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Despisement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/despisement. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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