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Meaning of contemn in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /kənˈtɛm/

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  1. Verb

    contemn

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Latin contemnere, from con- (expressing intensive force) + temnere‘despise’

    Definitions

    1. look down on with disdain

    Examples

    • « He despises the people he has to work for »
    • « The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately »

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