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sniff (at)

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of sniff (at)

to show contempt for

her carpentry skills are nothing to sniff at

Synonyms of sniff (at)

contemn, dis (also diss) [slang], disdain, disrespect, high-hat, look down (on or upon), scorn, slight, snoot, snub

Words Related to sniff (at)

abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe

belittle, deplore, deprecate, disparage

disapprove (of), discountenance, disfavor, frown (on or upon)

Phrases Synonymous with sniff (at)

look down one's nose (at), sneeze at, thumb one's nose (at), walk over

Near Antonyms of sniff (at)

cherish, prize, treasure, value

admire, esteem, lionize

hallow, revere, venerate, worship

accept, appreciate, approve (of), care (for), countenance, favor, OK (or okay), subscribe (to)

Antonyms of sniff (at)

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