Dictionary Check: disdain

"disdain" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 10 points

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D I S D A I N
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Definition

noun

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

Example: "he was held in contempt"
Synonyms:
noun

a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

verb

look down on with disdain

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

reject with contempt

Example: "She spurned his advances"

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More About "disdain"

"disdain" is a valid Scrabble word worth 9 points (10 in Words with Friends). It has 7 letters and is defined as "lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike". Use the dictionary checker above to look up any word, find anagrams, or explore related words below.

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