contemn

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Related terms 1.2.3 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /kənˈtɛm/
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[edit] Verb

to contemn (third-person singular simple present contemns, present participle contemning, simple past and past participle contemned)

1. To treat or regard with contempt.

[edit] Synonyms

• despise, scorn
• See also Wikisaurus:despise

[edit] Related terms

• contemner
• contempt
• contemptibility
• contemptible
• contemptibly
• contemptuous

[edit] Translations