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CONTEMN Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word contemn. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word contemn. (close relations)
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contemnscontemned

Best Alternative Words for CONTEMN

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despise
verbv
verb

• look down on with disdain

scorn
verb, nounv, n
noun

• lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

• open disrespect for a person or thing

verb

• look down on with disdain

• reject with contempt

disdain
noun

• lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike

• a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient

verb

• look down on with disdain

• reject with contempt

Best Hypernyms For CONTEMN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for contemn, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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detest hate

Alternatives for DESPISE

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