Meaning of the word disdain in English

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disdain

US /dɪsˈdeɪn/
UK /dɪsˈdeɪn/

Noun

1.

the feeling of not liking someone or something and thinking that they do not deserve your interest or respect:

Example:
He regards the political process with disdain.

Verb

1.

to feel disdain for someone or something:

Example:
The older musicians disdain the new, rock-influenced music.
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