Show contempt
Synonyms for show contempt
verb ridicule
tease
taunt
scoff
insult
deride
scorn
parody
caricature
buffoon
jape
jeer
needle
hoot
flout
burlesque
chaff
travesty
sneer
rally
rib
kid
laugh at
make fun of
poke fun at
thumb nose at
Antonyms for show contempt
compliment
praise
exalt
flatter
tell truth
be serious
Synonyms
verb make fun of; despise
belittle
ridicule
scorn
deride
reject
sneer
jeer
mock
rag
gibe
tease
knock
ride
disdain
disbelieve
flout
discount
discredit
revile
boo
rally
contemn
pooh-pooh
pan
laugh at
dig at
make light of
poke fun at
Antonyms
praise
compliment
admire
respect
honor
flatter
approve
commend
believe
trust
be nice
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