Contemning

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  • v. Present participle of contemn.
  • Word Usage
    "It was a principal part of the distinction which, in his own opinion, singled him out from those with whom he lived, and gave him an additional, though an internal and concealed reason, for contemning those of the household who showed an undisguised dislike of him, and for hardening himself against the instructions of the chaplain, Henry Warden."
    Verb Form
    contemned    contemning    contemns   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    hate    detest   
    Hyponym
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    underrate    scorn    overlook    slight    spurn   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    slagging    mislike    snuffing    office-seeking    boo