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scorn - The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt

Sheriff Otto gave his deputy a look of scorn when he asked a silly question.

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cynical - Mocking or scornful in a way that shows disbelief or contempt.

After being betrayed, she became cynical about love and relationships.

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abhor - To hate something

Gail and Samantha were sisters who loved to do things together, except that Gail loved the opera, and Samantha abhorred going to the opera.

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sneer - To show a crooked smile that expresses dislike, scorn or contempt.

Dean sneered at the silly question Mike had asked him.

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sneer - A contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone

Elvis had many facial expressions while singing, including his famous sneer where his lips would curl up.

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scorn - Feel or express contempt or derision for

With just a blank expression, Simon was able to scorn the mediocre singer who auditioned for him.

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repudiate - To refuse to accept that something is valid.

As early as the 1960's, he repudiated the claims that cigarettes were good to smoke and relaxing.

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disdain - The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt

Having been wealthy his entire life, Ralph looked down with disdain on those less fortunate.

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contempt - A strong feeling of dislike or disrespect toward someone or something considered unworthy.

The teacher spoke with contempt when addressing the student who cheated.

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aversion - Feeling a strong dislike of something or someone, resulting in an unwillingness to do something.

Because he has an aversion to exercize of all kinds, he started gaining more weight than he wanted.