disdain

This word conveys a potent mixture of superiority and contempt. It is not merely a dislike or a disagreement, but a judgment that the object of the feeling is fundamentally inferior or unworthy of attention. It often manifests as a cold, distant rejection rather than an active, aggressive hatred.

When used as a verb, it can describe both the internal feeling of superiority and the external act of refusal. The phrase "disdained to" specifically highlights a conscious choice to avoid an action because it is perceived as degrading or beneath one's social or moral standing.