DISESTEEM, noun [dis and esteem.] Want of esteem; slight dislike; disregard. It expresses less than hatred or contempt. DISESTEEM, verb transitive To dislike in a moderate degree; to consider with disregard, disapprobation, dislike or slight contempt; to slight. But if this sacred gift you disesteem
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