disesteem
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dis·es·teem
(dĭs′ĭ-stēm′)tr.v. dis·es·teemed, dis·es·teem·ing, dis·es·teems
To hold in disfavor.
n.
Lack of esteem; disfavor.
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disesteem
(ˌdɪsɪˈstiːm)vb
(tr) to think little of
n
lack of esteem
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dis•es•teem
(ˌdɪs ɪˈstim)v.t.
1. to hold in low regard.
n. 2. lack of esteem; disfavor.
[1585–95]
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disesteem
Past participle: disesteemed
Gerund: disesteeming
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Noun | 1. | disesteem - the state in which esteem has been lost |
Verb | 1. | disesteem - have little or no respect for; hold in contempt consider, regard, view, reckon, see - deem to be; "She views this quite differently from me"; "I consider her to be shallow"; "I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do" undervalue - esteem lightly |
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disesteem
verbTo have or express an unfavorable opinion of:
Unfavorable opinion or judgment:
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