as in hates
to show contempt for
disdained the deserter as a coward
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Recent Examples of disdains
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.
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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
White supremacy, which is very much alive in the land — turn on the news — disdains every people of color.
—Robert Lloyd, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
White supremacy, which is very much alive in the land — turn on the news — disdains every people of color.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Khamenei was born into poverty and outwardly disdains pomp, cultivating an image of pious frugality.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 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
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
White supremacy, which is very much alive in the land — turn on the news — disdains every people of color.
—Robert Lloyd, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
White supremacy, which is very much alive in the land — turn on the news — disdains every people of color.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Khamenei was born into poverty and outwardly disdains pomp, cultivating an image of pious frugality.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disdains
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By the way, not everyone hates the Spotify disco ball.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Specifically, OpenAI hates how Apple designed the integration, sources said.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Cutting short the New York Health Act is a shame and disrespects our elders, let alone others with disabilities.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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In contrast, his wife, Chandravati, is selfish as a daughter-in-law and disrespects Swasthani, leading to enormous misery for her.—
Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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Though Brigitta despises him, Maria shelters him.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
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This brief funk is broken when Clay comes home to find his mother — who, like everyone else in their backwoods local area, despises their stunts — watching an old movie on TV.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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At a raucous commission meeting Tuesday, City Manager Rickelle Williams faced a storm of withering accusations in her initial job evaluation — mostly from Mayor Dean Trantalis, who eagerly supported hiring Williams last year but now scorns her in public.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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In character as a free spirit who scorns social convention, Davis is all haughty tosses of the head and sneering lines.—
Darren Franich,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Disdains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disdains. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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