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contemnverb to show contempt forarrogant critics who contemn the general public's taste in art dis(also diss, slang), disdain, disrespect, high-hat, look down (on or upon), scorn, slight, sniff (at), snoot, snub scoutabhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathebelittle, deplore, deprecate, disparagedisapprove (of), discountenance, disfavor, frown (on or upon) look down one's nose (at), sneeze at, thumb one's nose (at), walk over honor, respect cherish, prize, treasure, valueadmire, esteem, lionizehallow, revere, venerate, worshipaccept, appreciate, approve (of), care (for), countenance, favor, OK(or okay), subscribe (to) despise, contemn, scorn, disdain mean to regard as unworthy of one's notice or consideration.despise may suggest an emotional response ranging from strong dislike to loathing.despises cowards contemn implies a vehement condemnation of a person or thing as low, vile, feeble, or ignominious.contemns the image of women promoted by advertisers scorn implies a ready or indignant contempt.scorns the very thought of retirement disdain implies an arrogant or supercilious aversion to what is regarded as unworthy.disdained popular music in the 15th century |