as in to disdain
to show contempt for
I am tired of the way they look down on us like we aren't good enough for them
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Unfortunately, Putin, and now Trump, openly disdain international rules of law.—
Trudy Rubin,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025 -
Trump and Vance indeed appear to disdain close alliances, favoring an America First approach to the world.—
Donald Heflin,
The Conversation,
20 Feb. 2025
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In one month, Trump has unilaterally changed the paradigm, disrespecting our European friends and putting us in harm’s way.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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But Gregory remains skeptical, and while Tea might not be my favorite person, the way Dr. G is shifting blame and disrespecting his wife is hard to ignore.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025
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The new 2025 Wells Fargo Money Study, based on surveys of nearly 4,000 Americans, tabulated several pieces of shopworn advice that consumers have grown to hate.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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People hated Japanese-Americans after the war, Scott Kido said between tears.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Feb. 2025
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Warriors star Draymond Green even dissed the format during an on-court interview.—
Kyle Stokes,
Axios,
20 Feb. 2025
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That’s no small feat considering that many critics dissed the movie.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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It’s never made clear why Michelle despises Neurocasters, leaving us to extrapolate her rationale.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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Dear Anna, My partner of three years absolutely despises Valentine’s Day.—
Anna Pulley,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Look down (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20down%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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