😒distain

verb
/dɪsˈteɪn/

Meaning

to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)

Example Sentences

He would never distain those who had less fortune than him.

Synonyms

disdain, scorn, despise, spurn, reject

Antonyms

respect, admire, honor

Collocations

distain wealth, distain authority, distain tradition

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