tr.v., -teemed, -teem·ing, -teems.
To hold in disfavor.
n.
Lack of esteem; disfavor.
disesteem
Dictionary:
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verb
- To have or express an unfavorable opinion of: deprecate, disapprove, discountenance, disfavor, frown on (or upon), object. Idioms: hold no brief for, not go for, take a dim view of, take exception to. See like/dislike.
noun
- Unfavorable opinion or judgment: disapprobation, disapproval, disfavor, displeasure. See like/dislike.
| WordNet: disesteem |
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
the state in which esteem has been lost
Antonym: esteem (meaning #1)
The verb disesteem has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
have little or no respect for; hold in contempt
Synonym: disrespect
Antonym: esteem (meaning #1)
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