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Definitions for: Disesteem [n] the state in which esteem has been lost
[v] have little or no respect for; hold in contempt
Webster (1913) Definition: Dis`es*teem", n.
Want of esteem; low estimation, inclining to dislike;
disfavor; disrepute.
Disesteem and contempt of the public affairs. --Milton.
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.
Synonyms: disrespect
Antonyms: esteem, esteem, prise, prize, regard, respect, respect, value
See Also: consider, dishonor, dishonour, reckon, regard, see, undervalue, view
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