contemn
/kənˈtɛm/
verb
🇬🇧 UK
/kənˈtɛm/
🇺🇸 US
/kənˈtɛm/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · verb
To disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt.
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Meaning 2 · verb
To commit an offence of contempt, such as contempt of court; to unlawfully flout (e.g. a ruling).
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “contemn” when they mean: to disdain; to value at little or nothing; to treat or regard with contempt..”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “contemn” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “contemn” in professional communication.”
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