Disdain vs. Hate

Disdain vs. Hate — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Disdain and Hate

Disdainnoun

(uncountable) A feeling of contempt or scorn.

The cat viewed the cheap supermarket catfood with disdain and stalked away.

Hatenoun

An object of hatred.

One of my pet hates is traffic wardens.

Disdainnoun

(obsolete) That which is worthy to be disdained or regarded with contempt and aversion.

Hatenoun

Hatred.

He gave me a look filled with pure hate.

Disdainnoun

(obsolete) The state of being despised; shame.

Hatenoun

(Internet slang) Negative feedback, abusive behaviour.

There was a lot of hate in the comments on my vlog about Justin Bieber from his fans.
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Disdainverb

(transitive) To regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.

Hateverb

(transitive) To dislike intensely or greatly.

Disdainverb

To be indignant or offended.

Hateverb

(intransitive) To experience hatred.

Do not fear; he who fears hates; he who hates kills. — attributed to Gandhi

Disdainnoun

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike;

he was held in contemptthe despite in which outsiders were held is legendary

Hatenoun

the emotion of hate; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

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Disdainnoun

a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

Hateverb

dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards;

I hate Mexican foodShe detests politicians

Disdainverb

look down on with disdain;

He despises the people he has to work forThe professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately

Disdainverb

reject with contempt;

She spurned his advances