Synonyms of thumbs one's nose (at)

thumbs one's nose (at)

phrase

present tense third-person singular of thumb one's nose (at)

as in hates

to show contempt for

You shouldn't thumb your nose at janitorial staff; they spend all day cleaning up after you.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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