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contemn Definition

con·temn (kən tem′)

transitive verb

Chiefly Literary to treat or think of with contempt; scorn

Etymology: ME contempnen < OFr contemner < L contemnere < com-, intens. + temnere, to scorn

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contemn

v.

despise, scorn, disdain; see despise, hate 1. See syn. study at despise.

contemn Usage Examples

Object

  • gospel: The gospel is the remedy, and contemning the gospel may be explained by refusing the counsels of physicians.