contemn

con·temn

verb \kən-ˈtem\

Definition of CONTEMN

transitive verb

: to view or treat with contempt : scorn

— con·tem·ner also con·tem·nor \-ˈtem-nər, -ˈte-mər\ noun

Examples of CONTEMN

1. <arrogant critics who contemn the general public's taste in art>

Origin of CONTEMN

Middle English contempnen, from Middle French contempner, from Latin contemnere, from com- + temnere to despise

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to CONTEMN

Synonyms: scorn, dis (also diss) [slang], disdain, disrespect, high-hat, look down (on or upon), slight, sniff (at), snoot, snub

Antonyms: honor, respect

Related Words: scout; abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe; belittle, deplore, deprecate, disparage; disapprove (of), discountenance, disfavor, frown (on or upon)

Near Antonyms: cherish, prize, treasure, value; admire, esteem, lionize; hallow, revere, venerate, worship; accept, appreciate, approve (of), care (for), countenance, favor, OK (or okay), subscribe (to)

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Rhymes with CONTEMN

ad rem, ahem, AM, Arnhem, Belém, bluestem, brain stem, condemn, FM, GM, idem, in rem, item, main stem, mayhem, Menem, millieme, modem, poem, problem, pro tem, proem, Shechem