Disdain

1. noun

   a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

   Similar: condescension, patronage

2. noun

   lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

   “he was held in contempt”

   Similar: contempt, scorn, despite

3. verb

   look down on with disdain

   “He despises the people he has to work for”

   Similar: contemn, despise, scorn

4. verb

   reject with contempt

   “She spurned his advances”

   Similar: reject, spurn, freeze off, scorn, turn down