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contemn (kənˈtɛm)

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verb

(tr) formal to treat or regard with contempt; scorn

Alternative Forms

contemner (kənˈtɛmnə Pronunciation for contemner

Pronunciation for contemner

;-ˈtɛmə) noun contemnible (kənˈtɛmnɪb^əll Pronunciation for contemnible

Pronunciation for contemnible

) adjective conˈtemnibly adverb

Word Origin

C15: from Latin contemnere, from temnere to slight

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= despise, slight, neglect, disregard, scorn, disdain, spurn, treat with contempt hold cheap

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