Contemns

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  • v. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of contemn.
  • Word Usage
    "And that love is heightened every time he mocks and contemns, whenever he disdains to ridicule what we most cherish."
    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