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contemn

verb

look down on with disdain

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Word length
7
Starts with
C
Ends with
N
Contains
ON
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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verb

  1. look down on with disdain

    “He despises the people he has to work for”

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Example Sentences

He despises the people he has to work for
The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately

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