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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By contrast, two other supertalls, both by SHoP, puncture the atmosphere without disdaining the block.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
28 Jan. 2026 -
He was torn between disdaining them and entertaining the possibility of getting into that business, which was clearly going to grow with the transition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 July 2025
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From disrespecting local customs and getting pickpocketed to forgetting to reapply sunscreen and overpacking, European tour guides have truly seen it all.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
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There have been some voicing concerns over cultural appropriation, arguing that re-designing traditional Chinese tiles and altering rules have diminished the game’s heritage, trivializing and disrespecting Chinese culture.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The America 250-hating libs are SEETHING today.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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However, criticizing Zionism is not equivalent to hating Jewish people, because Zionism is distinct from Judaism.—
Nicole Erin Morse,
Baltimore Sun,
9 June 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 17 Jun. 2026.
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