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Definition disdain in British English

disdain verb

[transitive] verb
/dɪsˈdeɪn/
1

to think that someone or something is not important and does not deserve any respect

Synonyms and related words
undervalue underrate disregard scorn laugh sneer
2

if you disdain to do something, you refuse to do it because you think it is unimportant

Synonyms and related words
call off back out pull back
Definition disdain in British English