9
deprecation(noun, scorn, ridicule, disapproval, criticism)
8
defiance(noun, order, disregard, command, dislike)
8
denigration(noun, scorn, ridicule, mocking, belittling)
8
disfavor(noun, state, slight, abuse, neglect)
8
insolence(noun, order, disregard, slight, abuse)
7
arrogance(noun, abuse, scorn, dislike, insult)
7
contumacy(noun, order, disregard, resist, opposition)
7
despite(noun, order, feeling, respect, slight)
7
odium(noun, slight, abuse, scorn, spot)
7
opprobrium(noun, state, slight, abuse, scorn)
7
slight(noun, abuse, neglect, scorn, spot)
7
taunt(noun, slight, abuse, scorn, twist)
6
abhorrence(noun, scorn, insult, hatred, hate)
6
despisal(noun, feeling, respect, scorn, dislike)
6
discredit(noun, state, slight, abuse, scorn)
6
dishonour(noun, feeling, scorn, shame)
6
disrepute(noun, state, slight, abuse, scorn)
6
impudence(noun, order, feeling, disregard, slight)
5
animosity(noun, hatred, hate, hostility, antagonism)
5
hauteur(noun, scorn, dislike, hatred, pride)
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