Synonyms for Hold in contempt:
-
v.
• sneer
• snigger
• spurn
Other relevant words:
- Fleer
, - affront
, - air
, - belittle
, - burlesque
, - caricature
, - contemn
, - crack
, - curl one's lip at
, - cut
, - decline
, - decry
, - deride
, - despise
, - detract
, - disapprove
, - disdain
, - dismiss
, - disparage
, - disregard
, - dump
, - flout
, - flush
, - gibe
, - gird
, - give the cold shoulder
, - grin
, - hold up to ridicule
, - insult
, - jeer
, - jest
, - lampoon
, - laugh at
, - leer
, - look down on
, - nix
, - not hear of
, - pass by
, - quip at
, - rally
, - rank out
, - rebuff
, - refuse
, - reject
, - reprobate
, - repudiate
, - repulse
, - ridicule
, - satirize
, - scoff
, - scorn
, - slam
, - slight
, - smile
, - sneer
, - snigger
, - snub
, - steer clear
, - swipe
, - taunt
, - travesty
, - turn down
, - turn nose up at
, - turn up one's nose
, - twit
, - Discommend
, - Disprize
, - Disvalue
, - Misprize
, - be above
, - be contemptuous of
, - bring down
, - bring into discredit
, - bring low
, - cry down
, - dare
, - debase
, - degrade
, - denigrate
, - deprecate
, - depreciate
, - derogate from
, - detract from
, - disapprove of
, - discredit
, - disgrace
, - dispraise
, - dump on
, - feel contempt for
, - get smart
, - hold cheap
, - knock
, - look down upon
, - make bold
, - make little of
, - minimize
, - presume
, - reflect discredit upon
, - set at naught
, - sneer at
, - sneeze at
, - sniff at
, - snort
, - speak ill of
, - spurn
, - think nothing of
.
• snigger
What are the hypernyms for Hold in contempt?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for hold in contempt?
Hold in esteem or hold in regard are antonyms for the phrase "hold in contempt". These phrases imply a high degree of respect, admiration and appreciation for someone's abilities, accomplishments or character. Holding someone in esteem or regard involves recognizing their value and worthiness and treating them with honor and dignity. It is the opposite of holding someone in contempt which implies disdain, disrespect and disregard for someone's worth and value. Antonyms for "hold in contempt" reflect a positive and respectful view of others and help to build healthy relationships based on trust and mutual respect.
What are the antonyms for Hold in contempt?
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v.
• sneer
• snigger
• spurn
- accept
, - allow
, - ascend
, - embrace
, - esteem
, - include
, - like
, - love
, - ok
, - rise
, - sanction
, - want
, - welcome
.
Related words: to hold in contempt, contempt for, to hold in contempt for, holding in contempt, contemptible, holding in contempt for, despise
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