hold in derision

Verb

Meaning

hold in derision (third-person singular simple present holds in derision, present participle holding in derision, simple past and past participle held in derision)

(archaic) To regard with scorn.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Related terms

hold in contempt

Close letter words and terms

hold in check hold in contempt hold in custody hold in disdain hold in esteem hold in hand