as in sniffing (at)
to show contempt for
I am tired of the way they look down on us like we aren't good enough for them
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When a referee is missing calls and clearly disrespecting the players, almost mocking them, they must be held accountable.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
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The guard then went to Ada’s table and — according to the girl’s parents — spoke to Ada and her mother aggressively about disrespecting and harassing people.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Perpetrators of this attack weren’t born hating Muslims.—
Zainab Chaudry,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2026
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There’s some really funny stuff in the script about Diamond hating Waymo and TikTok.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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“Looking down (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20down%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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