act of despising
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disdain — I noun abhorrence, abjuration, abnegation, act of despising, act of discrediting, act of loathing, act of scorning, act of shunning, act of spurning, act of taunting, airs, arrogance, contempt, contemptio, contemptuousness, contumeliousness,… … Law dictionary
contempt — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin contemptus, from contemnere Date: 14th century 1. a. the act of despising ; the state of mind of one who despises ; disdain b. lack of respect or reverence for … New Collegiate Dictionary
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