Found 2 items, similar to Disesteeming.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: disesteem disesteem n : the state in which esteem has been lost [ant: esteem] v : have little or no respect for; hold in contempt [syn: disrespect] [ant: respect, respect]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Disesteeming Disesteem \Dis`es*teem"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Disesteemed; p. pr. & vb. n. Disesteeming.] 1. To feel an absence of esteem for; to regard with disfavor or slight contempt; to slight. [1913 Webster] But if this sacred gift you disesteem. --Denham. [1913 Webster] Qualities which society does not disesteem. --Ld. Lytton. [1913 Webster] 2. To deprive of esteem; to bring into disrepute; to cause to be regarded with disfavor. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] What fables have you vexed, what truth redeemed, Antiquities searched, opinions disesteemed? --B. Jonson. [1913 Webster]