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CONTEMN

(verb)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Contemn.

How to pronounce contemn:

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Contemn - as a verb

Look down on with disdain

Example: "He despises the people he has to work for"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
despise10disdain9scorn7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
detest7hate7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He was contemned by his colleagues for his unethical behavior."
"She contemned her ex-boyfriend for his lies and betrayal."
"The teacher contemns cheating and plagiarism in any form."
"The judge contemned the defendant for showing no remorse."
"They contemn any religion other than their own."
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Word Game Points

Is CONTEMN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contemn is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONTEMN has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is CONTEMN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contemn is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTEMN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is CONTEMN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contemn is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTEMN has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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