Adoring and Contemptuous

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Adoring adjective - Reflecting great admiration or devotion.

Usage example: the adoring attention of the girls' gymnastics team when our local Olympic hero spoke to them

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Contemptuous is an antonym for adoring.

Contemptuous adjective - Feeling or showing open dislike for someone or something regarded as undeserving of respect or concern.

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Adoring is an antonym for contemptuous.

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