contemns

present tense third-person singular of contemn

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contemns
Verb
  • Kleinfeld disdains the concept of work-life separation.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The problem is that the public hates fiat money.
    Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • My mother loves my ex and hates my wife, and this was obvious on the call.
    Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • This reversal deeply disrespects every honorable soldier who's had our Stars and Stripes draped over their casket as Taps play in the background.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Maybe your coworker has an upcoming presentation to senior leadership or your friend despises mushrooms.
    Lorraine K. Lee, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The social-justice warriors whom Williams most despises are not looters or rioters.
    Book Marks August 7, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
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“Contemns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contemns. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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