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contemptOne entry found. Main Entry: con·tempt Pronunciation: \kən-ˈtem(p)t\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin contemptus, from contemnere Date: 14th century 1 a : the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain b : lack of respect or reverence for something
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