Misprision and Reverence

Misprision

Misprision noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.
Usage example: his intense misprision for comic books and other “trash literature” is well known

Reverence is an antonym for misprision.

Reverence

Reverence noun - A feeling of profound respect for someone or something.

Misprision is an antonym for reverence.

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