contemn
3 synonyms and 5 antonyms for contemn, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To look down on someone or something as worthless.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English contempnen, from Old French contemner, from Latin contemnō, meaning ‘to scorn’. See also contempt.
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