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DISDAINING

(noun, verb)
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There are 4 meanings of the word Disdaining.

Disdaining - as a noun

Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

Example: "He was held in contempt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contempt14despite10scorn7

A communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
condescension18patronage12

Disdaining - as a verb

Look down on with disdain

Example: "He despises the people he has to work for"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contemn11despise10scorn7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
detest7hate7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reject with contempt

Example: "She spurned his advances"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
freeze offpooh-poohreject15scorn7spurn7turn down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decline10refuse9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He answered with a disdaining tone of voice."
"Their disdaining attitude towards authority was evident."
"The disdaining gestures of the crowd made him feel unwelcome."
"He walked away, disdaining to respond to the insults."
"The disdaining comments he made only fueled the argument."
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Word Game Points

Is DISDAINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, disdaining is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISDAINING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DISDAINING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, disdaining is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISDAINING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DISDAINING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, disdaining is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISDAINING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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