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5 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Contemn' in a Sentence

"To treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt." more

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By the time he apologized, she had already contemned his insincere gestures.
The critics had contemned the film long before it hit the theaters.
Despite the warnings, she had contemned the safety regulations and suffered the consequences.
Having discovered the plagiarism, the professor had contemned the student's entire thesis.
The team had contemned their opponents' strategies, confident in their own prowess.

Contemn

kuhn-tem
verbTo treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt.
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Last Updated On: August 12, 2024
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