Thesaurus: disesteem

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1. n. Want of esteem; low estimation, inclining to dislike; disfavor; disrepute.
2. v. t. To feel an absence of esteem for; to regard with disfavor or slight contempt; to slight.
3. v. t. To deprive of esteem; to bring into disrepute; to cause to be regarded with disfavor.
4. n. the state in which esteem has been lost
5. v. have little or no respect for; hold in contempt
6. Want of esteem; low estimation, inclining to dislike; disfavor; disrepute. Disesteem and contempt of the public affairs. Milton. 1. To feel an absence of esteem for; to regard with disfavor or slight contempt; to slight. But if this sacred gift you disesteem. Denham. Qualities which society does not disesteem. Ld. Lytton. 2. To deprive of esteem; to bring into disrepute; to cause to be regarded with disfavor. [Obs.] What fables have you vexed, what truth redeemed, Antiquities searched, opinions disesteemed B. Jonson.
7. Want of esteem; low estimation, inclining to dislike; disfavor;disrepute.Disesteem and contempt of the public affairs. Milton.
8. n. the state in which esteem has been lost