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disesteem |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Disesteem \Dis`es*teem"\, n. Want of esteem; low estimation, inclining to dislike; disfavor; disrepute. Disesteem and contempt of the public affairs. --Milton. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Disesteem \Dis`es*teem"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Disesteemed}; p. pr & vb n. {Disesteeming}.] 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 From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: disesteem n : the state in which esteem has been lost [ant: {esteem}] v : have little or no respect for hold in contempt [syn: {disrespect}] [ant: {respect}, {respect}]
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