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CONTEMNS Antonyms

There are 14 antonyms of the word contemns. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For CONTEMNS

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respects
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (often used with `pay') a formal expression of esteem

values
nounn
noun

• beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)

admires
verbv
verb

• feel admiration for

• look at with admiration

appreciates
verbv
verb

• recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

• be fully aware of; realize fully

• hold dear

• gain in value

• increase the value of

approves
verbv
verb

• give sanction to

• judge to be right or commendable; think well of

cherishes
verbv
verb

• be fond of; be attached to

esteems
verbv
noun

• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

• a feeling of delighted approval and liking

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

verb

• regard highly; think much of

• look on as or consider

honors
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

• the state of being honored

• the quality of being honorable and having a good name

• a woman's virtue or chastity

verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• show respect towards

• accept as pay

reverences
noun

• a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

• a reverent mental attitude

• an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)

verb

• regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

reveres
verbv
noun

• a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side

• American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818)

verb

• love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

• regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

honor
nounn
noun

• a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

• the state of being honored

• the quality of being honorable and having a good name

• a woman's virtue or chastity

verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• show respect towards

• accept as pay

respect
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

• a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

• behavior intended to please your parents

• a feeling of friendship and esteem

• courteous regard for people's feelings

verb

• regard highly; think much of

• show respect towards

revere
verbv
noun

• a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side

• American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818)

verb

• love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

• regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

venerate
verbv
verb

• regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

Alternatives for RESPECTS

Alternatives for VALUES

Alternatives for ADMIRES

Alternatives for APPRECIATES

Alternatives for APPROVES

Alternatives for CHERISHES

Alternatives for ESTEEMS

Alternatives for HONORS

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