Synonyms of disdains

disdains

verb

present tense third-person singular of disdain

as in hates

to show contempt for

disdained the deserter as a coward

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hates
• disrespects
• despises
• scorns
• contemns
• snubs
• walks over
• sniffs (at)
• looks down (on or upon)
• abhors
• detests
• loathes
• snoots
• high-hats
• scouts
• disses
• disparages
• sneezes at
• abominates
• belittles
• thumbs one's nose (at)
• slights
• deplores
• deprecates
• looks down one's nose (at)
• disapproves (of)
• execrates
• disfavors
• frowns (on or upon)
• discountenances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• respects
• honors
• cherishes
• values
• admires
• treasures
• prizes
• esteems
• reveres
• accepts
• worships
• favors
• appreciates
• approves (of)
• lionizes
• venerates
• cares (for)
• subscribes (to)
• hallows
• countenances
• OKs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disdains

Most telling is how openly Stassi disdains the idea of therapy, even insisting to the horror of pretty much everyone else onscreen that forcing hard conversations on reality TV is her therapy. — Caroline Framke, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026

And, like Maverick, Hegseth disdains rules against showy flyovers. — Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026

The title character disdains the common folk, and the play’s complicated political discussion and harsh, jagged poetry aren’t what most picnicking playgoers are after. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Krikorian said a more traditional law enforcement approach should trade street sweeps for a greater focus on worksite enforcement – something Homan has advocated for, but which Trump disdains. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026

White supremacy, which is very much alive in the land — turn on the news — disdains every people of color. — Robert Lloyd, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026

California’s Democratic establishment disdains Citizen Pratt. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025

Kleinfeld disdains the concept of work-life separation. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025