distain

Meanings

• Verb

  Show contempt or disdain for someone or something; scorn.

• Verb

  Treat with contempt or disdain; scorn.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with distain
rain , chain , pain , strain

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Variants

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distain , distained , distaining , distains

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Etymology

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From Old French desdainier, from des- 'apart' + deain 'regard, esteem'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'distain' is often used interchangeably with the word 'disdain'.

2. In heraldry, a 'distain' is a decorative border added to a coat of arms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Contempt: A feeling of strong disapproval and dislike.

2. Disdain: A feeling of contempt or scorn towards someone or something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'distain' is used to depict characters who have a haughty or disdainful attitude towards others. For instance, in the novel 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, Heathcliff is described as a man who 'distains' the company of his benefactors and craves revenge against those who have wronged him.

How to Memorize "distain"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the face of someone who is showing contempt or disdain towards someone or something. Imagine their body language, tone of voice, and facial expressions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'distain' with the feeling of contempt or disdain. Think of a time when you or someone you know felt contempt or disdain towards someone or something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Disdain is a feeling of contempt' or 'Distain means to scorn in a disdainful way'.

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