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disdain vs detest

detest vs disdain

disdain is a noun but detest is not a noun.

disdain and detest both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disdain Yes No Yes No
detest No No Yes No
As verbs, detest is a hypernym of disdain; that is, detest is a word with a broader meaning than disdain:
  • disdain: look down on with disdain
  • detest: dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
Other hypernyms of disdain include hate.
disdain (noun) detest (noun)
a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
disdain (verb) detest (verb)
reject with contempt dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
look down on with disdain
Difference between disdain and detest

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