disesteem[verb]Synonyms: disapprove, deprecate, discommend, discountenance, disfavor, frown, object
[noun]Synonyms: disgrace, discredit, dishonor, disrepute, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, shame
Antonyms: esteem
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disesteem noun.
[dɪsɪ'sti:m] E17.[from DIS- 2 + ESTEEM noun. Cf. French désestime, next.]The action of disesteeming; the fact of being disesteemed; low estimation or regard.
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disesteem verb trans. & intrans. [dɪsɪ'sti:m] with
of.
L16.[from DIS- 2 + ESTEEM verb, perh. after French désestimer.]Have a poor opinion of, regard lightly; despise.
■ P. Goodman A commercially debauched popular culture makes learning disesteemed. ■ dise'steemer noun E17. [TahlilGaran] English Dictionary ▲