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199%5Exact Match!
224%7Show contempt for
324%5 Make a face to show anger or contempt

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SCORN" which means:

    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

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She was met with scorn and mocking laughter when she presented her ideas."
  • • "His speech was filled with scorn as he criticized his opponent's actions."

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New York Times26 Dec 2007 Down 47
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