34
scorn(noun, cut, feeling, respect, slight)
25
disdain(noun, feeling, respect, abuse, neglect)
20
derision(noun, cut, slight, abuse, scorn)
19
shame(noun, state, slight, abuse, scorn)
18
ridicule(noun, cut, scorn, censure, shame)
18
disgrace(noun, state, slight, abuse, scorn)
15
disesteem(noun, state, slight, abuse, neglect)
15
disrespect(noun, disregard, slight, abuse, neglect)
14
contumely(noun, slight, abuse, scorn, spot)
14
mockery(noun, cut, slight, abuse, scorn)
13
indignity(noun, slight, abuse, scorn, censure)
12
disregard(noun, neglect, scorn, dislike, insult)
12
humiliation(noun, state, slight, abuse, scorn)
12
loathing(noun, scorn, insult, hatred, hate)
12
sarcasm(noun, cut, scorn, twist, censure)
11
antipathy(noun, scorn, dislike, hatred, hate)
11
hatred(noun, scorn, dislike, insult, hate)
10
disparagement(noun, cut, scorn, censure, shame)
10
insult(noun, communication, slight, abuse, scorn)
10
ignominy(noun, state, slight, abuse, scorn)
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