contemn

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Verb contemn has 1 sense

contemn, despise, scorn, disdain - look down on with disdain; "He despises the people he has to work for"; "The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately"
--₁ is one way to hate, detest
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Contemn

Definition:

verb - to scorn or despise; to treat with disdain or contempt.

Sense 1:

transitive verb - to regard or consider as unworthy or contemptible.

Example sentence: She contemned his attempts to gain her favor and dismissed him.

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Sense 2:

transitive verb - to show disrespect or contempt towards someone or something.

Example sentence: The spoiled child contemned authority and ignored his parents' instructions.

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Sense 3:

transitive verb - to disdainfully disregard or neglect.

Example sentence: The professor contemned the outdated theories and focused on modern research.

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Sense 4:

transitive verb - (archaic) to challenge or defy.

Example sentence: The courageous hero contemned the powerful villain, ready for the impending battle.

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