Synonyms of look down on
10 similar words · 17 opposite words
Another word for look down on is scorn. Other synonyms of look down on are disrespect. The opposite of look down on is respect.
Synonyms and similar words for look down on
verbTo regard or treat as inferior.
- disesteemTo hold little or no esteem for; to consider worthless.
- disdain
- look down one's noseTo regard as inferior or distasteful; to hold in contempt.
- contemn
- disrespectTo show a lack of respect to someone or something.
- despise
- misrespectTo show improper respect to or for; disrespect.
- scornTo feel or display contempt or disdain for something or somebody; to despise.
- spurn
- despect archaicTo hold in contempt, to despise, to look down on, to scorn.
Opposite of look down on
verbTo regard or treat as inferior.
- look up toTo show respect or admiration for (someone); to see (someone) as a role model.
- respectTo have respect for.
- esteemTo set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.
- honor
- idolize
- lay store bySynonym of set store by.
- prize
- hallow
- put store bySynonym of set store by.
- put store inSynonym of set store by.
- rate informal
- revereTo regard someone or something with great awe or devotion.
- set store byTo believe that something is very necessary or important; to value highly.
- valueTo regard highly; think much of; place importance upon.
- venerate
- worthyTo render or treat as worthy.
- regard obsolete
Meaning of look down on
- verb To regard or treat as inferior.
- verb To view from a vantage point.
- verb To view [people or events on Earth] from the vantage point of the afterlife (originally, Heaven).
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Questions about synonyms of look down on
- What is another word for look down on?
- Look down on has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as scorn and disrespect.
- What is the opposite of look down on?
- The opposite of look down on is respect. Other antonyms of look down on are value, esteem, revere, worthy and honor.
- What does look down on mean?
- Look down on means to regard or treat as inferior.
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