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English
Etymology
From OF. desdeignier (modern: dédaigner).

Pronunciation
AHD|dĭs-d�n'
IPA|/dɪs�deɪn/
SAMPA|/dIs"deIn/
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-eɪn|-eɪn

Noun
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1. uncountable A feeling of contempt or scorn.

Synonyms
condescension, contempt, scorn

Translations

Finnish: halveksunta (contempt), väheksyntä (belittling)
French: dédain m
Italian: sdegno m
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Spanish: desdén m
Swedish: förakt

Derived terms
disdainful

Verb
en-verb

1. transitive To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.

Synonyms
contemn

Translations

Dutch: minachten, versmaden
French: dédaigner
German: verachten, verschmähen
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Indonesian: hina|menghina?, anggap|menganggap rendah?, rendah|merendahkan?, benci|membenci?
Italian: sdegnare
Spanish: desdeñar
Swedish: förakta

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